Grinch Pretzels
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These easy chocolate covered Grinch pretzels are the cutest holiday treat! Crunchy, sweet, salty, and topped with a little red heart, they’ll disappear fast.
Grinch Chocolate Covered Pretzels
If you’re looking for a fun and festive treat that takes just minutes to make, these easy Grinch pretzels are always a hit. They’re sweet, salty, crunchy, and topped with a little red heart that gives them that classic Grinchy charm.
We love adding these chocolate covered pretzels to a holiday tray alongside Grinch Bark and Grinch Oreo Balls. They’re simple enough for kids to help make, travel well for parties, and are the perfect last-minute treat when you need something cute for Christmas gifting or snacking!
Ingredient Notes
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- Mini pretzel twists: The classic twist shape works best and holds the candy coating well.
- Green candy melts: Use bright green candy melts and melt them slowly until smooth. Add a tiny splash of coconut oil or shortening if they need thinning.
- Red heart sprinkles: Small red hearts give the pretzels their signature Grinch look. Any brand or size that fits neatly on the pretzel works great.
How to Make Grinch Pretzels
Add the green candy melts to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20 to 30 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
Use a fork to dip each pretzel twist into the melted candy, letting the excess drip off. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Before the coating sets, gently press a red heart sprinkle onto one side of each pretzel.
Allow the Grinch pretzels to harden at room temperature, or chill the pan in the fridge for about 10 minutes to speed things up.
Recipe Tips
- Avoid seizing: Avoid any water touching the chocolate and melt the candy melts slowly and stir often. Overheating can cause the chocolate to seize and turn grainy.
- If chocolate starts to thicken, add a small amount of coconut oil or shortening to bring it back to a smooth texture.
- Try pretzel rods: Mini twists are classic, but pretzel rods work great too. Just dip the top half in the green coating and add a heart sprinkle to one side.
- Use white chocolate instead: If you prefer, melt white chocolate chips or almond bark and tint it with green food coloring. Add the coloring before heating to help prevent seizing.
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Grinch Pretzels
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 mini pretzel twists
- 1/2 cup green candy melts
- 12 heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prep. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy melts in 30 second increments, stirring between each until smooth and melted.
- Dip. Dip each pretzel twist into the melted green candy, using a fork to lift it out and allowing any excess candy to drip back into the bowl. You can dip half the pretzel or the whole pretzel. Place dipped pretzels on the baking sheet.
- Add heart sprinkles. Before the green candy hardens, place a red heart sprinkle on one side of each pretzel to represent the Grinch's heart.
- Set. Allow the pretzels to sit at room temperature until the candy coating is fully hardened. Enjoy!
