Description
Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Nests are a delightful blend of sweet and salty that will enchant your family and friends at any gathering. Perfect for Easter, these charming treats combine crunchy pretzels with rich chocolate and colorful candy eggs, creating a fun and festive snack. Easy to make, they’re a great activity for kids and can be customized with various toppings to match your celebration’s theme. Whether served as a centerpiece, in gift boxes, or enjoyed as part of an Easter egg hunt, these nests are sure to be a hit at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips (or dark/white chocolate)
- 1 cup mini candy eggs (Cadbury eggs or jellybeans)
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Add the pretzel sticks to the melted chocolate and gently toss to coat evenly.
- On a lined baking sheet, take small handfuls of the coated pretzels and shape them into nest-like circles.
- Place mini candy eggs in the center of each nest and add optional toppings like shredded coconut or sprinkles.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until set, then serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 nests (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg