why make this recipe
These Easter Pretzels are quick, fun, and great for kids. You can make many at once for a party or a small treat for family. They add a sweet and salty touch to any Easter table. For ideas on how to display them with other snacks, see a simple guide to creative Easter charcuterie ideas.
introduction
This recipe makes cute rabbit and sheep shaped pretzels using melted chocolate and a few sprinkles. The steps are easy. You need only a few minutes to melt chocolate and decorate. These treats are nice for a brunch, school party, or a small gift.
how to make Easter Pretzels
Work in small steps. First melt your chocolate. Use a small bowl and a microwave or a double boiler. Dip pretzels, add eyes and sprinkles, and let them set on wax paper. The full directions below show how to make rabbits, sheep, and simple sprinkle pretzels.
Ingredients :
- 48 mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup white chocolate melting discs
- 1 cup dark chocolate melting discs
- 3 tablespoons white nonpareil sprinkles (for 12 sheep pretzels)
- 24 candy eyes (3/16″ size, 2 each for 12 sheep pretzels)
- 12 pink heart sprinkles (1 each for 12 rabbit pretzels)
- 24 black or navy nonpareil sprinkles (2 each for 12 rabbit pretzels)
- 2 tablespoons pastel sprinkles
Directions :
- Chocolate melting process
- Place white chocolate discs in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat 20 seconds, stir. Repeat 10–15 seconds until smooth. Do not overheat.
- Repeat the same for dark chocolate in a separate bowl. Keep both warm and smooth while you work.
- Rabbit Pretzels
- Dip one pretzel twist halfway into dark chocolate to make ears and face edges. Let excess drip back into bowl.
- Place on wax paper. While chocolate is wet, press one pink heart sprinkle at top center for a nose.
- Add two black/navy nonpareil sprinkles for eyes. Use tweezers for small pieces.
- Let set until chocolate hardens.
- Sheep Pretzels
- Dip the center of a pretzel lightly in white chocolate to make a fluffy body. You want white in the middle but the pretzel shape still shows.
- Immediately press white nonpareil sprinkles into the wet white chocolate to look like wool. Use about 3 tablespoons for 12 sheep.
- Add two candy eyes near one side to make the face. Let set on wax paper.
- Sprinkle/Drizzle Pretzels
- Dip or drizzle pretzels with white or dark chocolate for a simple look.
- While chocolate is wet, add pastel sprinkles for color. Let set.
how to serve Easter Pretzels
Arrange pretzels on a plate or small board. Mix rabbit, sheep, and sprinkle pretzels for a nice look. Serve with fruit, small cookies, or a main like a simple ham to make a full meal; this works well with an easy ham recipe such as the Crock-Pot Easter ham.
how to store Easter Pretzels
Put cooled pretzels in an airtight container. Keep them at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, place wax paper between layers and refrigerate up to one week. Bring to room temperature before serving so chocolate is not too hard.
tips to make Easter Pretzels
- Work on wax paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- Use tweezers for small decorations to place them neatly.
- If chocolate thickens, add a little vegetable oil and stir to smooth.
- Melt chocolate in short bursts and stir well to avoid burning.
- Make one style at a time to keep decorations neat.
variation (if any)
- Use milk chocolate discs instead of dark for a sweeter rabbit face.
- Swap candy eyes for icing dots if you cannot find candy eyes.
- Try colored melting discs for pastel rabbits or sheep.
- Make larger pretzel shapes for adults or sandwich two pretzels with chocolate in the middle.
FAQs
Q: Can I use regular chocolate bars instead of melting discs?
A: Yes. Chop bars into small pieces and melt slowly. Melting discs are easier but bars work.
Q: How do I stop chocolate from seizing?
A: Avoid water. If chocolate gets thick, add a small amount of oil and stir. Melt slowly.
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge up to a week.
Q: What if candy eyes are not available?
A: Use small dots of dark chocolate or piped icing to make eyes.
Conclusion
These simple Easter Pretzels make a sweet, salty, and fun treat for Easter events and family gatherings. For the original version and step photos, you can see the full recipe at Easter Pretzels – Chelsea’s Messy Apron.
Easter Pretzels
Ingredients
Method
- Place white chocolate discs in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 20 seconds, stir, and repeat for 10–15 seconds until smooth. Do not overheat.
- Repeat the same for dark chocolate in a separate bowl. Keep both warm and smooth while you work.
- Dip one pretzel twist halfway into dark chocolate to make ears and face edges. Let excess drip back into bowl.
- Place on wax paper. While chocolate is wet, press one pink heart sprinkle at top center for a nose.
- Add two black/navy nonpareil sprinkles for eyes using tweezers for small pieces.
- Let set until chocolate hardens.
- Dip the center of a pretzel lightly in white chocolate to make a fluffy body while keeping the pretzel shape.
- Immediately press white nonpareil sprinkles into the wet white chocolate to resemble wool, using about 3 tablespoons for 12 sheep.
- Add two candy eyes near one side to make the face.
- Let set on wax paper.
- Dip or drizzle pretzels with white or dark chocolate for a simple look.
- While chocolate is wet, add pastel sprinkles for color.
- Let set.