Best Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels Recipes

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT PRETZELS

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Make and share this Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy, for garnish
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons water

Steps:

To make the cookie: Mix powdered sugar, butter, shortening, egg and vanilla. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt. Knead level tablespoonful of dough with hands until right consistency for molding. Roll into pencil-like rope, about 9 inches long, on board. Twist into pretzel shape and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake until set, about 9 minutes. Let stand 1-2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet; cool.
To make chocolate glaze:.
Heat unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat until melted; remove from heat. Beat in 2 cups powdered sugar and 3-4 tablespoons of water until smooth and of desired consistency.
To finish: Dip the tops of the pretzel cookies in the Chocolate Glaze. Sprinkle with peppermint candy. Let dry before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 67.5, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.4, Protein 1.1

PEPPERMINT PRETZEL DIPPERS

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A friend made these treats and gave them away in pretty canning jars. The combination of sweet, salty and peppermint is just right. Try dipping them in white candy coating and rolling them in crushed candy canes for variety.-Michelle Krzmarzick, Redondo Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1 package (10 ounces) pretzel rods
40 red and/or green hard mint candies, crushed

Steps:

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Break each pretzel rod in half. Dip the broken end about halfway into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll in crushed candies. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT PRETZELS RECIPE

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These White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels are so easy to make and full of holiday flavor.

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories Dessert

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

12 ounces white chocolate
½ cup finely crushed peppermint candy
8 ounces small salted pretzels

Steps:

In a microwave safe bowl, melt white chocolate at power for 45 seconds; stir.
Return to microwave at 30 second intervals until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Stir in 1/4 cup crushed peppermint into melted chocolate.
Using a your finger, dip pretzels in white chocolate and peppermint mixture. (I didn't cover the area where my finger was to make it go a lot faster)
Tap the pretzel on the side of bowl to remove excess chocolate.
Place pretzels on wax paper and sprinkle with a little more crushed peppermint candy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 397 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 33 g, ServingSize 1 serving