Who says the Grinch doesn’t have a heart? These sweet and salty Grinch Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods are dipped and drizzled in rich green chocolate and topped with a single red heart. These delicious treats will make any holiday sweet!
Does your family love the story of The Grinch? I grew up with the original version and we love watching the un-animated version that came out many years ago.
So we decided to whip up some cute little Grinch-Inspired chocolate-covered pretzel rods. I love the neon green paired with the single red heart. Not only are these super simple to make, but the kiddos love them too.
What’s even more fun is that they are so easy to make – you could even let the little hands help out. I know our kids loved to be in the kitchen helping me with goodies every chance they got.
It makes for special family memories, and quality bonding time too. So turn on some holiday tunes, gather the kids and whip up this super easy treat that you can enjoy while watching The Grinch movie later on.
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Here are some commonly asked questions
Why didn’t my chocolate wafers melt correctly?
When your chocolate wafers become chunky rather than creamy, it is said that the chocolate seized. This is typically due to overheating or contact with water or steam.
In the first case, the chocolate is just burning from excess heat, but in the second case, there is a negative reaction between the chocolate (which is waxy and has many oils that are hydrophobic, or “water-fearing”) and the water, causing the components of the chocolate to separate.
Be sure to refer to the package directions when melting chocolate to prevent this from happening.
How to Store Grinch Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Because pretzels tend to get soggy when exposed to moist air (as you find in a refrigerator or freezer) I don’t recommend trying to refrigerate or freeze these pretzel rods. Just place them in an airtight container and keep them at room temperature.
Do keep in mind that depending on the age of the candy melts and your climate – the chocolate may bloom (look like it has a white film on it) after a period of time.
While it is unappealing – there is actually nothing wrong with the chocolate and it is still fine and safe to eat.
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If you want to add contrasting chocolate drizzle-
- Melt a contrasting chocolate color the same way you did the original chocolate.
- Once melted, transfer to a cake decorating squeeze bottle with a small tip and drizzle over the pretzels.
- The pretzels can be served immediately after the chocolate hardens.
Are Grinch Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Easy to Make?
If cake pops, chocolate truffles, or other chocolate-dipped treats intimidate you, don’t fret! These chocolate-covered pretzels are SO much quicker and easier and you can customize them a million ways. These Grinch-inspired pretzels take very little time to make start to finish and are perfect for packaging up in Christmas treat bags for the little ones!
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What is the best chocolate for dipping pretzel rods?
While you can use white chocolate chips and then tint the chocolate to make these pretzels, I have found that it often requires a bit more coconut oil or shortening to get the chocolate to melt to the right consistency.
I like to use candy melts because the chocolate is made with just the right formula so that it performs exactly as needed. PLUS it already comes in the color that I need – making it so much faster and easier. I have had instances where the white chocolate melted fine and then seized once I tried adding the food coloring.
The candy melts come in a multitude of colors, varieties, and flavors so the sky is the limit on what you can do with them when it comes to making these pretzels.
Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
- If you shake the pretzel rod when pulling it out of the glass, it actually makes it uneven and no longer pretty. It’s common to shake off the excess chocolate when dipping, but not this time.
- I just used a regular, inexpensive, tall glass from Walmart. Don’t get a tall, wide one, but a narrower one is best. You want the chocolate to sit up taller so you can dip it as deep as you like, but still have room to fit your pretzel into the top.
- Don’t put the lines of chocolate on the pretzels until the first layer has hardened. The chocolate, when still wet, will just mold into itself, not making the lines as prominent.
- Pretzel rods are rarely perfectly straight. Because of this, you’ll want to let it lay however it naturally wants to lay when you place them on the baking sheet. This will make your work much easier throughout the process.
- Don’t press the heart into the chocolate very hard, or it makes a little mess. Just laying it on the pretzel while the second layer of chocolate is still wet will allow it to stick perfectly.
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Ingredients for Grinch Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
- pretzel rods
- neon green candy melts
- coconut oil
- large red heart sprinkles
Note – if using Nonpareils to decorate, there is a chance that they will sweat when refrigerated and the colors will bleed.
Can I use sugar-free chocolate?
I haven’t tried using sugar-free chocolate. But I think that will work just fine. If you give it a try, please let me know how it turned out.
Don’t miss these other fun Grinch-inspired recipes
- Grinch Cookies
- Easy Grinch Donuts
- Grinch Christmas Cookies
- Green Grinch Crinkle Cookies
- Grinch Truffles
- Grinch Pancakes
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How to Make Grinch Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the candy melts and coconut oil in a medium bowl and microwave them for about 3 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir. If you have a high wattage microwave – you might want to do this on 50% power to keep the chocolate from seizing. Once they’re smooth and creamy when stirred, you are ready to dip.
- Transfer the melted chocolate into a tall glass.
- Dip each pretzel into the glass of chocolate, coating a little over half of the pretzel rod. Do not shake it. Lay it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill the pretzel rods for about 5 minutes or until the chocolate becomes hard again.
- Place the rest of the melted chocolate into a frosting bag and use scissors to cut a small tip off the end of the bag.
- Starting where the chocolate ends on each rod, make a zigzag pattern as you move up to the tip of the pretzel.
- Immediately press a red heart sprinkle in the middle, about a quarter of an inch below the top of each pretzel.
- Chill the coated pretzels for 5 more minutes and enjoy!
Can this recipe be doubled?
You can, and we do it often. It might take a bit longer and you might want to work in batches when it comes to melting the chocolate – working portions of the bag each time.
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- Garlic Parmesan Pretzels
- Halloween Pretzels
- Homemade Soft Pretzels
- White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels
- 3-Ingredient Soft Pretzels
- Halloween Snack Mix
- Candy Cane Pretzels
- Party Snack Mix
- Rolo Pretzel Turtles
- Chocolate Covered Pretzel Fudge
- Valentine Pretzels
Products I love when making chocolate covered pretzels…
This Grinch Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made chocolate covered pretzels before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love them. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this cute holiday recipe.
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Medium Microwave-Safe Bowl
- Rubber Spatula
- Frosting Bag
- Scissors
- Tall Cup
- pretzel rods
- neon green candy melts
- coconut oil
- large red heart sprinkles
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Grinch Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Ingredients
- 12 pretzel rods
- 12 ounces neon green candy melts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- large red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the candy melts and coconut oil in a medium bowl and microwave them for about 3 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir. If you have a high wattage microwave – you might want to do this on 50% power to keep the chocolate from seizing. Once they’re smooth and creamy when stirred, you are ready to dip.
- Transfer the melted chocolate into a tall glass.
- Dip each pretzel into the glass of chocolate, coating a little over half of the pretzel rod. Do not shake it. Lay it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill the pretzel rods for about 5 minutes or until the chocolate becomes hard again.
- Place the rest of the melted chocolate into a frosting bag and use scissors to cut a small tip off the end of the bag.
- Starting where the chocolate ends on each rod, make a zigzag pattern as you move up to the tip of the pretzel.
- Immediately press a red heart sprinkle in the middle, about a quarter of an inch below the top of each pretzel.
- Chill the coated pretzels for 5 more minutes and enjoy!
Notes
- If you shake the pretzel rod when pulling it out of the glass, it actually makes it uneven and no longer pretty. It’s common to shake off the excess chocolate when dipping, but not this time.
- I just used a regular, inexpensive, tall glass from Walmart. Don’t get a tall, wide one, but a narrower one is best. You want the chocolate to sit up taller so you can dip it as deep as you like, but still have room to fit your pretzel into the top.
- Don’t put the lines of chocolate on the pretzels until the first layer has hardened. The chocolate, when still wet, will just mold into itself, not making the lines as prominent.
- Pretzel rods are rarely perfectly straight. Because of this, you’ll want to let it lay however it naturally wants to lay when you place them on the baking sheet. This will make your work much easier throughout the process.
- Don’t press the heart into the chocolate very hard, or it makes a little mess. Just laying it on the pretzel while the second layer of chocolate is still wet will allow it to stick perfectly.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Medium Microwave-Safe Bowl
- Rubber Spatula
- Frosting Bag
- Scissors
- Tall Cup
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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