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Published: Jan 15, 2023 · Modified: Apr 23, 2023 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Valentine's Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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Love is in the air with these sweet and salty Valentine's chocolate covered pretzels! These pink and white chocolate covered pretzels are the perfect edible Valentine gift for friends and loved ones!

Plate of candy dipped pretzel treats.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

These fancy pink & white chocolate covered pretzels look gorgeous and festive, but they’re also easy to make!

They're the perfect for gift giving and showing just how much someone means to you!

Best of all, these Valentine's day pretzels are made with easy available pink and red candy melts, and then decorated with Valentine themed sprinkles, sequins, and colored sugar, making them incredibly cute.

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  • Why You Will Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make Valentine's Day Pretzels
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Related Recipes
  • Substitutions
  • Variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Tips for Success
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Food Safety
  • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
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Ingredients

This easy, no-bake white chocolate pretzels requires just a few easily available ingredients, making it quick and convenient enough to make at the last minute for a party or your children. They just couldn't be easier to make!

  • Mini pretzel knots - get the ones about 2" wide.
  • Pink Candy Melts
  • Red Candy Melts
  • White Candy Melts
  • Mini Heart Sprinkles - red, pink, or white colors.
  • Jimmie Sprinkles - red, pink, white, or mixed.
  • Sequin Sprinkles - red pink, white, or combo round candy sequins.
  • Sanding Sugar - in red, pink, white, or combo color.

PRO TIP: Instead of buying individual decorating items, look for a fancy Valentine sprinkles blend with a little of everything in it!

bowls of melted pink candy and sprinkles.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make Valentine's Day Pretzels

Grab those pretzels and let's get started on these beautiful white chocolate pretzel creations!

Melt the Candy Wafers

  1. Melt the candy wafers by using a Wilton candy melter or the microwave.

    Microwave Method: Melt the candy melts in the microwave in 20 second increments. Stir in between each increment. Remove when fully melted.

    Wilton Candy Method: Add candy melts to the melter and turn it on. Stir every few minutes until fully melted.
Melted pink, red, and white candy with mini pretzel knots.

Dip the Pretzels

  1. Prepare a few baking sheets with parchment paper. Set close at hand to where you will be dipping the pretzels.

  2. Dip each pretzel knot (or pretzel rod if you are making pretzel wands) in the melted candy. Lay on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Decorate each pretzel with your Valentine sprinkles, candy sequins, and colored sanding sugar.

fancy red, pink, and white decorating sugar, sequins and hearts.

Chill Briefly to Harden the Dipped Pretzels

  1. Place the baking sheets of decorated candy dipped pretzels in the freezer for 15 minutes, or refrigerator for 30 minutes. You can also leave them undisturbed for an hour, or until fully set up.

  2. Place on a serving plate, or bundle up in cellophane bags to give as edible Valentine's!

display of chocolate covered pretzels valentines dipped in red, pink, and white melted candy wafers with hearts and sugar decor.

Serving Suggestions

Bundle these cute edible Valentine's into small cellophane bags with a gift tie and a cute little paper Valentine sentiment. Just about anyone will be delighted to get one!

You can add a few of our other special Valentine treats in the bag also:

  • Red Velvet Crinkle cookies
  • Raspberry Linzer cookies
  • Chocolate Dipped Pink Sugar cookies
Plate of  chocolate covered pretzels valentines

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Related Recipes

  • Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bark
  • Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Pretzel Bites
  • Chocolate Dipped Pink Sugar Cookies
  • Valentine's Strawberry Fudge
  • Pink Hot Chocolate

Substitutions

You can use pretzel rods and just dip the ends for special Valentine Pretzel Wands!

Variations

Giving the visitor ideas on how they can change this recipe to better suit their dinner guests, or their cultural cuisine, is a great way to increase the chances they make the recipe

  • Magical Unicorn Pretzel wands - Using purple and pink candy melts and sprinkles, dip pretzel rods in the melted chocolate. These are a perfect girls birthday party treat!

  • 4th of July Pretzel wands - Use red, blue, and white candy melts and sprinkles. When the candy dipped pretzel rods are set up pop them in a small wide mouth mason jar and use them for an edible display!

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making these white chocolate dipped pretzels.

  • Wilton Candy Melter
  • Candy dipping tools
  • White Candy Melts
  • Red Candy Melts
  • Pink Candy Melts
  • Valentine's Day Sprinkle Blend
  • Valentine Heart Mix

Storage

Store uneaten chocolate dipped pretzels in an air tight storage container or in individual ziplock bags.

Tips for Success

  • Don't get any water in the melting chocolate or candy melts, as it will sieze up immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other types of Pretzels?

These heart shaped pretzel knots are a favorite for Valentine's Day, but for girls Birthday parties, the pretzel rods make PERFECT white chocolate covered pretzel WANDS, making a magical birthday celebration!

Do I need to refrigerate these pretzels?

No, just store these Valentine's chocolate covered pretzels in a cool place in an air tight container so they don't go stale.

How many days in advance can I make dipped pretzels?

Planning a party, well you can get these white chocolate covered pretzels completed up to 3 weeks in advance! Whether you are making the knot hearts for Valentine's of magical candy dipped pretzel wands for your daughter's birthday party, you can get this out of the way early!

Food Safety

  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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Plate of valentine candy dipped pretzels.
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Valentine's Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Love is in the air with these sweet and salty Valentine's chocolate covered pretzels! These pink and white chocolate covered pretzels are the perfect edible Valentine gift for friends and loved ones!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time9 minutes mins
Total Time29 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people or bags
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

  • Wilton Candy Melter
  • Candy dipping tools
  • White Candy Melts
  • Red Candy Melts
  • Pink Candy Melts
  • Valentine's Day Sprinkle Blend
  • Valentine Heart Mix

Ingredients

  • 24 oz mini pretzels
  • 6 oz Pink Candy Melts Wilton or any brand
  • 6 oz White Candy Melts Wilton or any brand
  • 6 oz Red Candy Melts Wilton or any brand
  • 4 oz Sprinkles Separate colors or a blend, see equipment notes.
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Melt the candy wafers by using a Wilton candy melter, the microwave, or even an inexpensive sous vide circulator attached to a saucepan of water.
    Microwave Method: Melt the candy melts in the microwave in 20 second increments. Stir in between each increment. Remove when fully melted.
    Wilton Candy Method: Add candy melts to the melter and turn it on. Stir every few minutes until fully melted.
    6 oz Pink Candy Melts, 6 oz White Candy Melts, 6 oz Red Candy Melts
  • Prepare a few baking sheets with parchment paper. Set close at hand to where you will be dipping the pretzels.
  • Dip each pretzel knot (or pretzel rod if you are making pretzel wands) in the melted candy. Lay white chocolate covered pretzel on the prepared baking sheet.
    24 oz mini pretzels
  • Decorate each pretzel with your Valentine sprinkles, candy sequins, and colored sanding sugar.
    4 oz Sprinkles
  • Place the baking sheets of decorated candy dipped pretzels in the freezer for 15 minutes, or refrigerator for 30 minutes. You can also leave them undisturbed for an hour, or until fully set up.
  • Place on a serving plate, or bundle up in cellophane bags to give as edible Valentine's!

Notes

  • Don't get any water in the melting chocolate or candy melts, as it will sieze up immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg
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