Save A fun, no-bake dessert featuring layers of crunchy pretzel sticks and smooth chocolate, perfect for parties or a quick sweet treat.
I love making this chocolate covered pretzel stick stack because it brings joy to every gathering and requires no baking.
Ingredients
- 150 g (about 5 oz) salted pretzel sticks: Crunchy base for the stacks
- 200 g (7 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips: Main chocolate coating
- 100 g (3.5 oz) white chocolate chips: Decorative drizzle
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate candies: Optional garnish
- 2 tbsp chopped toasted nuts: Optional garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Step 2:
- Arrange small clusters of pretzel sticks (about 6 8 sticks per stack) spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 3:
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Step 4:
- Using a spoon, drizzle or coat each pretzel cluster generously with melted semi-sweet chocolate, ensuring the pretzels stick together.
- Step 5:
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a separate bowl using the same method. Drizzle the white chocolate over the chocolate-covered pretzel stacks for a decorative effect.
- Step 6:
- Immediately sprinkle with mini chocolate candies or chopped toasted nuts if desired.
- Step 7:
- Let the stacks sit at room temperature until the chocolate sets, or refrigerate for 15 minutes for quicker setting.
- Step 8:
- Once set, gently lift the stacks off the baking sheet and serve.
Save This recipe is always a hit at family gatherings and kids love helping with the assembly.
Required Tools
Microwave-safe bowls, Spoon, Baking sheet, Parchment paper or silicone mat
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (pretzels), milk (chocolate), and may contain tree nuts (if using nuts). Some chocolate candies may contain soy or additional allergens check labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 170, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 2 g per serving
Save This no-bake dessert is perfect for last-minute parties and is sure to impress your guests.
Kitchen Questions
- → How do I prevent the pretzels from losing their crunch?
Coat pretzels evenly with chocolate and allow them to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to maintain crispness. Avoid prolonged exposure to humidity.
- → Can I substitute the semi-sweet chocolate with another type?
Yes, milk or dark chocolate can be used depending on your preference for sweetness and intensity.
- → What's the best way to melt the chocolate smoothly?
Use short microwave bursts of 30 seconds, stirring between intervals until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- → Are there options for garnishing these stacks?
Yes, mini chocolate candies or chopped toasted nuts add texture and visual appeal but are optional.
- → How long can these stacks be stored?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.