Comments on: Chocolate Covered Pretzels

By: Marijane Schafer

Marijane Schafer — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:25:00 +0000

I am going to try this has anyone put jalapeno or hot sause in them for spice?

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:18:52 +0000

In reply to PJ Tomlian. Sorry I am just seeing this! The wafers may have caused an issue. For the bar, if it's heated too much this can happen. I really recommend doing the double boiler method to get the best results. :)

By: Casey @ Sugar Spun Run

Casey @ Sugar Spun Run — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:18:28 +0000

In reply to Katy. We hope you love these, Katy!

By: Katy

Katy — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:05:20 +0000

I love chocolate covered pretzels. But I don't like the cost! After reading this I'm really excited to try and make my own!!! Thank you for making it sound so doable. I'll let you know how it goes

By: PJ Tomlian

PJ Tomlian — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:17:03 +0000

Oh boy, I had such trouble with the dipped pretzels…I used Ghiarardelli melting wafers (vanilla) and also another batch with Ghiarardelli solid white bars and melted them in the microwave with a small amount of coconut oil. I could only dip a few pretzels before the chocolate mixture would “seize” up and become like cement. I would reheat it for a few moments and get another few pretzels done, but it was pretty time consuming. Did I do something wrong? Your instructions don’t mention needing to keep reheating the chocolate mix…

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:17:37 +0000

In reply to Whitney. Hi Whitney! 1/2 an ounce should work here. :)

By: Whitney

Whitney — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:49:24 +0000

Hi! I’m looking forward to trying this, I’d love to start small as I only have a few pretzels on hand, if I start with a one 4 oz bar, how much should I reserve for the faux tempering? .50 oz? 1 oz? Thanks for any insight/guidance!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:09:15 +0000

In reply to Miesha Campbell. Hi Miesha! I include instructions for melting the chocolate in the microwave in the post above the recipe. The recipe has steps for melting on the stove top. :)

By: Miesha Campbell

Miesha Campbell — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:46:52 +0000

In reply to Sam. hello this will be my first time doing chocolate covered pretzels is there any way I can melt the chocolate in the microwave or put it in a pan and melt it I'm going to try to see if it were I wish myself good luck

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:05:48 +0000

In reply to Linda. Hi Linda! I actually have a section in the post about why it's important to temper your chocolate. I would make sure to temper any chocolate you are using. :)

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:20:47 +0000

Do I have to use a chocolate thermometer if I use melting chocolate

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 01:25:16 +0000

In reply to Linda. Hi Linda! I have never used one but I don't see any reason it wouldn't work. :)

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:44:00 +0000

Can you use Wilton candy melts melting pot to melt chocolate

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:18:54 +0000

In reply to sue griffore. Sure thing! :)

By: sue griffore

sue griffore — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:26:35 +0000

In reply to Sam.

easy error………thanks so much for the fast response! Is it ok to mix the Ghirardelli wafers and chopped 60 per cent baking bar???

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 02:26:47 +0000

In reply to sue. I'm so sorry for the confusion! It should read "milk, semisweet, or dark chocolate". I have updated the post. I apologize for the confusion. :)

By: sue

sue — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 01:28:25 +0000

under the “recipe’ in section 2 it says 12 oz milk????? very confusing….. please advise……..thank you

By: Jennifer K.

Jennifer K. — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 22:52:08 +0000

Thank you for your information about why it’s important to temper the chocolate. I always have trouble with my chocolate blooming and it looks very unprofessional.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 02:08:59 +0000

In reply to Stefanie. I am so happy to hear this, Stefanie! Thank you so much for telling me how they turned out for you, and thank you for trusting my recipes, I appreciate it so much! :)

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 23:16:41 +0000

Hi Sam!
I made these today with pretzel rods and it was the BEST experience I have ever had making them. The chocolate was a dream- perfectly smooth and easy to dip. I used 4 bars pf Ghirardelli 60% Cacao plus one bar of Ghirardelli semisweet chocolate. It made 45 pretzel rods plus a little ramekin leftover. Everyone loves these. Thank You for your food science research and insight that made these better than ever!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:03:41 +0000

In reply to Stefanie. I can't wait for you to try this one, Stefanie! Thank you so much for the kind words! :)

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:52:20 +0000

I make chocolate dipped pretzel rods every year but I am looking forward to making them this year with YOUR RECIPE with all your expert tips! Everyone loves these as part of the gift boxes that we give to friends and co-workers during the holiday season. Thank You, Sam!

By: chuck LoPresti

chuck LoPresti — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:18:10 +0000

oh yeah I see pretzels. I can hear them! Oh yeah Pretzels!