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Dairy-Free Peppermint Chocolate Covered Pretzels

3 December, 2014 by Giselle Rochford 26 Comments

Hey Friends! How’s it goin?

A couple weeks ago I realized that it’s been a while since I posted a recipe for something that doesn’t require baking. So, I decided to take a break from the oven and whip up these Dairy-Free Peppermint Chocolate Covered Pretzels. 

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It’s strange how intimidating certain things can be until you try them. I’ve always wanted to make chocolate covered pretzels, but never attempted it for one reason or another. But now that I have, I’m not sure I can ever go back to the store bought stuff.

Why? Because these dairy-free peppermint chocolate covered pretzels are ridiculously easy to make. Plus, I can be sure that they’re dairy free which is not always the case with the store bought stuff, including dark chocolate covered ones. Oh, and one last thing: they taste ah-MA-zing.

Like I said, these are easy. You start by melting dairy-free semi sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil before adding a couple drops of peppermint/mint extract. Then you dunk your pretzels in the chocolate mixture and pull them out one by one using a fork. Finally you top with anything your little heart desires, or eat them as is, which is what happened to the first batch I made. Not pictured because I ate them all.

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As you may know, I’ve never made cupcakes before and the last time I tried to make a cake was pre high school. It sucked. But, now that I’ve conquered this – admittedly – irrational fear of making peppermint chocolate covered pretzels, I’m excited to attempt other things I’ve always been hesitant to try. 

If all goes well you should be seeing lots and lots of new recipes on the blog. Things like cupcakes, pudding, pies, bread, fratittas and more. If not, well, maybe I’ll write another rant about the realities of food blogging and recipe failures. But first, I want to bask in the success of these pretzels for a little longer.

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I couldn’t eat any of the pretzels topped with or dipped in white chocolate since the white chocolate I had wasn’t dairy-free, and my roommates devoured them. Based on that response, I think these will be a great gift to give someone for Christmas in a mason jar tied with a bow or an easy treat to prepare for guests if you’re entertaining over the holidays.

Whether you’re giving them as a gift, sharing with holiday guests or eating them yourself, these easy to make, crunchy, tasty, dairy-free peppermint chocolate covered pretzels are sure to please. 

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These peppermint chocolate covered pretzels are dairy-free and tasty and ridiculously easy to make. The perfect treat for holiday entertaining.
Author: GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dairy-free, semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1-2 drops of pure peppermint/mint extract (more or less to taste)
  • mini pretzels*
  • Optional Toppings: Sprinkles, white chocolate (usually not dairy-free), nuts etc
Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
  2. Microwave the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave bowl, stirring at 20 second increments until melted
  3. Add min extract and mix well
  4. Dunk pretzels into chocolate mixture and remove one by one to using a fork. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off before moving to the baking sheet to avoid wastage
  5. Repeat until chocolate is finished
  6. Top with sprinkles, melted white chocolate chops, crushed nuts etc
  7. Allow to cool completely before eating. You can place them in the refrigerator to speed this part up
Notes
*I used about 45 mini pretzels but this may vary. I'd suggest just getting a medium-big bag of pretzels and using as many as you need until the chocolate runs out.
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What about you?

What foods are you intimidated by? Have you ever made chocolate covered pretzels? What’s your favourite flavour combo for chocolate covered pretzels?

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Comments

  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    3 December, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Yum! I used to love chocolate covered stuff! (Like strawberries, blueberries, and yes pretzels!)
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  2. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says

    3 December, 2014 at 11:35 am

    What an awesome and simple idea! I love it 🙂
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  3. Leslie says

    3 December, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    I love chocolate covered pretzels and these would be no different. haha. They are pretty dressed in sprinkles.
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      11 December, 2014 at 10:53 am

      Dressed in sprinkles LOL I said the same thing when I first added the sprinkles haha

      Reply
  4. Olivia schwab says

    3 December, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    These look amazing!! I’ll have to pass this recipe along to my dairy-free friends!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      11 December, 2014 at 10:54 am

      Thanks Olivia!

      Reply
  5. Farrah says

    3 December, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I have all the ingredients for this and had no idea that’s all I’d need to make these! <3!!! Pinning for weekend experimentation! :D!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      11 December, 2014 at 10:54 am

      Let me know how they turn out 😀

      Reply
      • Farrah says

        13 December, 2014 at 7:41 pm

        So…I’m a total genius and forgot to add peppermint extract (who does that!?), so I just ended up with chocolate-covered pretzels! 😛 They also didn’t look anywhere close to as pretty as the ones you made! Still good, but clearly, I need to try again! 😛
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  6. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

    3 December, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    I’m not a big pretzel lover, but these totally would make awesome gifts! Either that, or I’ll just use your recipe for chocolate covered almonds.Those I will devour! On second thought… maybe I shouldn’t make them. 😉
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      11 December, 2014 at 10:55 am

      I’m actually not a huge fan either but my roommates were going to buy them and I decided to attempt making them. The almond tho? I can so get on board with eating all of those 😀

      Reply
  7. Bethany says

    3 December, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    These look awesome! how do you get them to be so perfect?
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      11 December, 2014 at 10:57 am

      Honestly, I didn’t do much. Once the chocolate is thin enough that it can drain off and you don’t get massive blobs sticking to the pretzels, it just kinda takes care of itself!

      Reply
  8. Tiffany Khyla says

    3 December, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Chocolate-covered pretzels are the best!
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  9. Chris says

    4 December, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I doubt I would get a finished photo either.
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  10. Kat says

    4 December, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    YUM!! Seriously mint and chocolate are my OBSESSION in the winter months. I literally just cant get enough of that combo. And I can tell you right now that these wouldn’t last a day in my house!
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  11. Amanda @ .running with spoons.com says

    5 December, 2014 at 8:49 am

    Oh girl… I feel ya on the fear that is using peppermint oil. Just one drop too many and you feel like you’re eating medicine 😆 And yeast… yeast is another one I’m afraid to work with. But theseeeee! I need them in my life (read: belly). And I can’t tell which ones I love more — the white chocolate drizzled or the adorable Christmas tree sprinkled ones!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      11 December, 2014 at 10:58 am

      YES to both! My roommates were laughing so hard at how much I was concentrating when adding the peppermint. I feel the same way when I’m using almond extract also. It’s so potent!

      Reply
  12. Cassie says

    5 December, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    I honest to God used to be a little chocolate covered pretzel churning out machine at Christmas time… this brings back fond memories.
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      11 December, 2014 at 10:58 am

      Cassie the chocolate covered pretzel elf?

      Reply
  13. Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    8 December, 2014 at 10:58 am

    These sound so easy and tasty. Perfect for the holidays.
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  14. Tina Jui | The Worktop says

    14 December, 2015 at 1:48 am

    These are fantastic! I haven’t made chocolate covered pretzels in such a long time, but I really need to after seeing these. Super adorable!
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