Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Nests
Delightful nests made with pretzel sticks, melted chocolate, and mini candy eggs, perfect for Easter celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 nests 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips (or dark/white chocolate for a twist)
- 1 cup mini candy eggs (such as jellybeans)
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Coat the pretzels: Add pretzel sticks to the melted chocolate, gently tossing until fully coated.
- Form the nests: Take small handfuls of coated pretzels and shape them into nest-like circles on a lined baking sheet.
- Add toppings: Place mini candy eggs in the center of each nest and sprinkle with shredded coconut or colorful sprinkles.
- Chill and set: Refrigerate the nests for about 20-30 minutes until the chocolate is hardened.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate and bring back to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg