Save A fun, no-bake dessert featuring layers of crunchy pretzel sticks and smooth chocolate, perfect for parties or a quick sweet treat.
This recipe quickly became a favorite for gatherings because it combines sweet and salty flavors effortlessly.
Ingredients
- 150 g (about 5 oz) salted pretzel sticks: crunchy base for stacking
- 200 g (7 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips: for coating and binding
- 100 g (3.5 oz) white chocolate chips: for 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 treat always brings smiles at family parties and is a hit with kids and adults alike.
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 Enjoy this easy no-bake dessert as a quick treat or party favorite every time.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I melt the chocolate without burning it?
Use a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth to avoid burning.
- → Can I use a different type of chocolate?
Yes, semi-sweet chocolate chips can be swapped for dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
- → What is the best way to store these stacks?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- → Can I add extra toppings?
Mini chocolate candies or chopped toasted nuts add texture and flavor and can be sprinkled after drizzling the white chocolate.
- → Is refrigeration necessary for setting?
Allowing the stacks to set at room temperature works, but refrigerating for 15 minutes speeds up the process.
- → How many pretzel sticks make one stack?
Each stack is formed with approximately 6 to 8 salted pretzel sticks clustered together.