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Depending on the type of chocolate — milk or dark — and brand of pretzels you use, these can be 2- to 4-ingredient treats, ideal for a low-lift edible gift or a fun and quick cooking project with kids.

The saltiness of pretzel brands varies widely. Taste a pretzel before coating. If it’s assertively salty, you probably won't need flaky salt.

Make ahead: The coated pretzels need at least 3 hours, and ideally overnight, to set at room temperature before serving. Alternatively, you can refrigerate the pretzels for 2 hours before serving.

Storage:Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for up to 4 weeks. If your kitchen is warm, opt to refrigerate the pretzels.

From assistant recipes editor Olga Massov.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 36 (makes about 180 pretzels)

Directions

Time Icon Active: 10 mins| Total: 10 mins, plus cooling time

  • Step 1

    Set a large, heatproof bowl over a pot of about 1 inch of simmering water; do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with wax paper and keep it near your workspace.

  • Step 2

    Add the chocolate to the bowl and let it melt, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in the oil until it is completely incorporated and the mixture is glossy. Remove from the heat.

  • Step 3

    Add the pretzels and stir to coat evenly. Upend the bowl of pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet and, using a flexible spatula, spread in a single layer, doing your best to separate as many of them as possible. If some of the corners or sides of the pretzels look naked, use the spatula to smear the offending parts with the extra chocolate on the wax paper.

  • Step 4

    Sprinkle with the flaky salt, if using, and let set completely, at least 3 hours and preferably overnight, before serving. (You can also speed up this process by refrigerating the pretzels for at least 2 hours.)

  • Step 5

    VARIATION: To make the pretzels with milk chocolate, melt the chocolate as directed above without coconut oil. We preferred the milk chocolate pretzels without the flaky salt.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving (5 pretzels)

    • Calories

      80

    • Fat

      5 g

    • Saturated Fat

      2 g

    • Carbohydrates

      10 g

    • Sodium

      61 mg

    • Protein

      2 g

    • Fiber

      1 g

    • Sugar

      1 g

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    From assistant recipes editor Olga Massov.

    Tested by Olga Massov.

    Published January 30, 2023

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