Cupcakes and Cashmere

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels

May 25th, 2011

I think homemade desserts almost always trump those bought at a store (unless, of course, baking is seriously not your calling). Sometimes it’s just hard to find the time to make something special that looks as good as it tastes. Chocolate-dipped pretzels have always been one of my favorite treats and because this week has turned out to be unexpectedly hectic, I decided to make something that didn’t even require an oven. I simply melted chocolate (white and milk), dipped in some pretzel rods and decorated them with some Memorial Day-inspired sprinkles.

*Bonus: when stacked in a tall glass or a hurricane vase, it makes for a pretty (and edible!) centerpiece.

 

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  • Wida

    Mmmm yummy! I can’t wait to try this!

    Wida
    Missing Amsie Blog

  • http://www.letiziabarcelona.com letiziabarcelona

    It’s a pleasure for the eyes!
    ❤‿❤

    http://www.letiziabarcelona.com

  • http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/ gabby /gypsy diaries

    That looks like heaven and perfect party decor! :)
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.smartprettyandawkward.com Molly

    Emily, I love your creativity! These pretzels look delicious.
    Keep up the great work–this blog is such a joy to read each day!

    xoxo
    Molly
    http://smartprettyandawkward.com/

  • http://www.56torivington.blogspot.com Tuesday @ 56 to Rivington

    Oh wow they are so cute, and so appropriate for what is happening in London here right now!

  • http://www.cruisinoversixty.com SizzleandZoom

    Wow. What a wonderful ides!

  • http://www.blahblahbecky.co.uk blahblahbecky.co.uk

    This is my favourite recipe of yours EVER!

    http://www.blahblahbecky.co.uk

  • http://louboutinsinlalaland.blogspot.com/ Alex

    These look amazing! What a fantastic idea.

    http://louboutinsinlalaland.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.illustrated-moodboard.com Rosa&Carlotta

    aww they look so cute :)
    what a great idea!

    xx

    fashion illustrations at ILLUSTRATED-MOODBOARD

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  • http://www.style-pursuit.blogspot.com Aga

    Simple and really cute! And what an amazing combination of flavours… Salty pretzels dipped in some sweet chocolate, can’t think of anything better at the moment! :)

    x

    http://www.style-pursuit.blogspot.com

  • http://www.seasonedwithyouth.com Seasoned With Youth

    Those look amazing! Nommmm. I love chocolate. The sweet and salty combination is heavenly.

    Besos xx

    http://seasonedwithyouth.com/

  • http://lepetitfifi.blogspot.com fifi

    they look delicious the perfect mix of salty n sweet!!

  • http://pancakeSTACKER.blogspot.com pancakeSTACKER

    These are perfect for my Memorial Day BBQ I have planned…that and 4th of July, of course! Thanks for sharing!

    xoxo!
    http://pancakeSTACKER.blogspot.com

  • http://www.mylushalisciousblog.blogspot.com Lushaliscious

    What a gorgeous quick treat. I love the red, white and blue theme too

    Nicola x
    http://www.mylushalisciousblog.blogspot.com

  • http://styleinthecityen.blogspot.com Style in the City

    Genius!!!! Beautiful, simple and tasty, what more can I ask for?

    xx Ivana

    http://styleinthecityen.blogspot.com

  • http://Www.thelateafternoon.com Jaclyn

    Delicious! I received a bunch of these one year as a Christmas treat – I prett much devoured them instantly! Yours are so pretty and the colors are perfect for July fourth!

    Http://www.thelateafternoon.com

  • http://www.butshoppingmakesmehappy.blogspot.com KK @butshoppingmakesmehappy

    OMG, Emily…these are so adorable, look delicious and professional, and best of all, look easy enough that even I could make them!

    I don’t know why I never thought of it before. I love chocolate pretzels and will be trying this ASAP. Thx!

  • http://wordbyjessie.com Jessie

    those look beyond fantastic. such a great idea for a fourth of july part with the patriotic colors. your recipes are always so appetizing and cool I love it.
    xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/

  • http://www.thestylishhousewife.com jenn~the stylish housewife

    um, i might just have to make these TODAY!!! ***SO CUTE*** adding it to pinterest now!

    ~xo, jenn
    http://www.thestylishhousewife.com/

  • http://www.monstrexi.com leonie

    awwww man now ive got the muchies

    ✘leonie

    http://www.monstrexi.com

  • http://mundodealicia.blogspot.com AliciaMiMundo

    So easy, so beautiful & so delicious! I think even I can make those :D Thanks for sharing :)

    xoxo
    http://mundodealicia.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-audrey-hepburn-dress.html

  • http://www.citygirltocountrygirl.com City Girl to Country Girl

    Yum! They are also perfect for Fourth of July BBQ’s! Love the colors. :-) So pretty.

    City Girl to Country Girl
    http://www.citygirltocountrygirl.com

  • http://revi-pinkillusions.blogspot.com/ revital

    that looks sooooo good!!

  • http://lapetiteolga.blogspot.com/ La Petite Olga

    Omg these pretzels look soo yummy and it’s such a great idea for a centerpiece!

    xx Olga
    La Petite Olga

  • Irene

    So cute

  • http://soapyinherthirties.blogspot.com soapy

    such a good idea to make these a table center piece :)

  • http://Www.ObsessedWithTheNest.com Chante

    These look soooo yummy!

    Chante
    http://www.ObsessedWithTheNest.com

  • http://www.gawgusthings.com GawgusThings

    They look so cute in the different colours – what a gloriously simple and effective idea! XX

  • http://magmoiselle.fr salomé

    Ooooh love it ;)
    yum yum ;)

    STREET LIFE: Giovanna BATTAGLIA
    http://magmoiselle.fr

  • http://februarygirlldn.blogspot.com/ Joelle

    I really want to try this!! mmmmmmm
    Joelle
    xoxo

  • http://www.ldmldmldm.com ldm

    so pretty! i wish you would post more recipes which don’t require baking cause i reckon most of us in asia can hardly fit 2 stoves in our kitchen!

    xx from hong kong :)
    http://www.ldmldmldm.com

  • http://stayhungry-foolish.blogspot.com Caddy

    HMMM! YUMMY!

  • http://www.thecatgravity.blogspot.com Mari

    i am so trying this! you are so creative Emily! well done! x

  • http://www.winksmilestyle.blogspot.com Josie

    I have a thing for chocolate-covered pretzels, and I love how fun and festive this easy dessert is. Perfect for decorating a table — and super easy and tasty too.
    xo Josie
    http://www.winksmilestyle.com

  • http://ordinary-tales-by-c.blogspot.com/ Colleen

    an edible centerpiece?! yes and yes.

  • http://www.madaboutculture.com Asia

    WOW this seems yummy and easy to make I am going to try this out!!

    http://www.madaboutculture.com

  • http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com/ Grace

    YUMMM, these look mouthwatering! I love the whole patriotic feel!

    http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com

  • http://moniantinori.blogspot.com/ monia

    they must be delicious! We don’t have it here in Italy :0(

    http://moniantinori.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.saltandsparkle.com Nics Cahill

    Emily – these are awesome, and the way you have styled them in fantastic. I can’t wait to make them. I am going to a 4th July BBQ, so I think I will make them for that. Thank you for the great idea. Hope you have a great day. Nics

  • http://aprilialove.com Aprilia Love

    OMG they look so good – too good to eat!?
    <3

    xx

    http://aprilialove.com

  • http://www.howsweeteats.com Jessica @ How Sweet

    Those are too cute!

  • http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/ blue roses

    sometimes, the best things in life are simple pleasures; pretzels and chocolate definitely fall into that category. some strawberries would be delicious as well!

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

  • http://foodforfuelingup.blogspot.com Danielle

    What a wonderful idea! So easy, and a great decoration!

  • http://livingeasylovingfree.com Emma

    Yummy! As a self confessd chocoholic I can definitely say that these look so delicious! I love colured sprinkles & of course even better how easy they are to make too.

    http://livingeasylovingfree.com

  • http://timetochange.over-blog.com Change

    It s really a nice idea to double it as center piece! You are genious!

  • http://myafricancloset.wordpress.com/ aj taylor

    not only is it yummy, but its also pretty. dessert heaven

    http://myafricancloset.wordpress.com/

  • http://www.bforbel.com Belly B

    Oh my gosh that looks SO DELICIOUS. It really looks like this snack I used to have when I was a kid called Yam Yam :) It was the funnest snack ever :)
    <3 Belly B

  • http://www.bloggybetty.wordpress.com Bloggy Betty

    yummy yummy, this looks delicious!!!

  • http://flysongbird.blogspot.com debi

    baking/serious cooking i don’t think is something i am quite good at!!but the concept of an edible centerpiece is welcoming:D
    http://flysongbirdblogspot.com

  • http://rufflesandsequins.blogspot.com Tasia

    What a fun idea! They look fabulous. Love how you colored them for a holiday – that makes it so transferable to any other :) Great post!

    http://rufflesandsequins.blogspot.com