Salty, crunchy, and sinfully sweet, these Chocolate Matcha Dipped Pretzels are so easy to make using white chocolate and matcha green tea powder. And this chocolate dipped pretzel rods recipe is such a fun family project with the kids!
Who wouldn't want a big batch of these Chocolate Matcha Dipped Pretzel rods on Valentine's Day? The combo of sweet and salty make this sweet treat truly irresistible!
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What ingredients are in this recipe?
There are literally only three ingredients in this easy recipe! It doesn't get much easier than that! Here's what you'll need:
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- Pretzel rods
- White chocolate morsels
- Matcha powder
How do you make chocolate pretzel rods?
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1. Line two large baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
1. Prepare a double boiler on the stove.
2. Melt the chocolate over the glass bowl until smooth and creamy, stirring constantly.
NOTE: You can melt the chocolate in the microwave instead of a double boiler. Simply place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass bowl and heat in 15-second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted.
3. Remove from the heat and whisk in the matcha powder until fully incorporated.
4. Pour some of the melted matcha chocolate into a tall glass. Tip the glass and dip the individual pretzel rods half-way up into the chocolate. Roll the pretzel rod and shake off any excess.
6. Fill a piping bag (with a small tip) with the remaining melted matcha chocolate. Pipe the pretzels in a linear motion with the matcha chocolate, or in a design to your liking.
5. Place each dipped pretzel rod onto the baking sheet in a row, and place into the refrigerator until the chocolate is set.
TOP TIP: Make sure you're using very high quality, premium chocolate, like Nestle Premier White Morsels or Ghiradelli Classic White Chocolate, ensuring that it melts evenly and properly.
Other decorating ideas
Get your creative juices flowing with these matcha dipped chocolate pretzels! Try these other decorating ideas:
- Dip the pretzel rods into sprinkles for more color!
- Use white chocolate in the piping bag for more contrast.
- Drizzle with melted caramel for extra sweetness.
- Dip in crushed cookies, like Oreos. Or, dip in mini white chocolate chips!
If you're looking for another delicious matcha dessert recipe, you've got to try these Matcha Heart Cookies! They're so easy and fun to make, and a sweet Asian treat that's perfect for your sweetie on Valentine's Day!
FAQ
Pour some of the melted matcha chocolate into a tall glass. Tip the glass and dip the individual pretzel rods half-way up into the chocolate. Roll the pretzel rod as you pull it out of the glass, and shake off any excess.
Chocolate Matcha Dipped Pretzels can be made up to one week in advance. Store them in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. You can also freeze the pretzel rods in a ziploc bag for up to three months.
Storage instructions
- Chocolate Matcha Dipped Pretzels can be made up to one week in advance. Store them in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- You can also freeze the pretzel rods in a Ziploc bag for up to three months.
Wine pairing
Who doesn't love wine and chocolate? It's the best combo! Here's a delicious, fruity and bold, Clean-Crafted™ wine to sip while you're nibbling on these delicious pretzel rods. This vintage 2020 Middle Jane Zinfandel from North Coast, CA is juicy and bold, combining berry flavors that are fruit-forward, rich and smooth. Hints of balsamic and vanilla give this wine a fun complexity that's great for sipping or pairing!
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Recipe notes
- Make sure you're using very high quality, premium chocolate, like Nestle Premier White Morsels or Ghiradelli Classic White Chocolate, ensuring that it melts evenly and properly.
- You can melt the chocolate in the microwave instead of a double boiler. Simply place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass bowl and heat in 15-second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free pretzel rods instead.
- Chocolate Matcha Pretzel Dipped Pretzels make wonderful gifts for the holidays, or other events like birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Wrap them in cellophane party bags tied with a pretty ribbon. Or put them in a pretty cookie tin.
Want more matcha dessert recipes?
If you like this Chocolate Matcha Dipped Pretzels recipe, you're going to want these matcha dessert recipes too!
- Gluten Free Matcha Donuts
- Matcha Heart Cookies
- Matcha Cheesecake Muffins
- Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes
- Matcha Holiday Bark
Chocolate Matcha Dipped Pretzels
Salty, crunchy, and sinfully sweet, these Chocolate Matcha Dipped Pretzels are so easy to make using white chocolate and matcha green tea powder. And this chocolate dipped pretzel rods recipe is such a fun family project with the kids!
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 24 pretzel rods 1x
Ingredients
- 12-ounce bag pretzel rods
- 12-ounce bag white chocolate morsels
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
Instructions
To make the chocolate:
- Prepare two large baking sheets lined with wax or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using the double-boiler method, place a large glass mixing bowl over a pot of boiling water (leaving room in between so the water is not touching the bowl).
- Add the white chocolate morsels to the bowl and continuously stir until there are no lumps and the chocolate is smooth and creamy.
- Remove the bowl from the heat, and immediately add in the matcha powder. Stir thoroughly until the matcha is completely incorporated with the chocolate. Add in a little more matcha if you like a richer color.
To make the dipped pretzel rods:
- Add the melted matcha chocolate into a tall, clear glass, about ¾ of the way up.
- Tilt the glass and dip each pretzel rod into the melted white chocolate, half-way. Roll the pretzel rod on the way out of the glass and shake off any excess.
- Place each pretzel rod on the baking sheet in rows spaced about one inch apart.
To decorate:
- Fill a piping bag (with a small tip) with the remaining melted matcha chocolate.
- Pipe the pretzels in a linear motion with the matcha chocolate, or in a design to your liking.
- Once finished, place the baking sheets in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
- Make sure you're using very high quality, premium chocolate, like Nestle Premier White Morsels or Ghiradelli Classic White Chocolate, ensuring that it melts evenly and properly.
- You can melt the chocolate in the microwave instead of a double boiler. Simply place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass bowl and heat in 15-second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free pretzel rods instead.
- Chocolate Matcha Pretzel Dipped Pretzels make wonderful gifts for the holidays, or other events like birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Wrap them in cellophane party bags tied with a pretty ribbon! Or, place them in a tin cookie box that seals tightly.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cool Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 16.8 g
- Sodium: 352.2 mg
- Fat: 9.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 41.1 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
- Cholesterol: 6.3 mg
Keywords: matcha desserts, matcha recipe, chocolate dipped pretzels, pretzel rods, chocolate pretzel recipe
Sharice Miller
Love the beautiful color of these chocolate pretzel rods! 💚 These are beyond easy to make, and very addictive! Yummy!
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Asian Caucasian
I totally agree! Can't eat just one chocolate dipped pretzel rod! And the matcha powder is so good for you!