Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Nests: A Sweet and Salty Easter Treat

These Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Nests are the perfect Easter treat! Combining sweet and salty flavors, these no-bake treats are easy to make and so much fun to decorate. Perfect for kids and adults, they’re ideal for an Easter party or a cute addition to your dessert table.

With just a few ingredients, these festive nests are a creative and delicious way to celebrate the season.


Why You’ll Love Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Nests

🍫 Sweet and Salty Perfection
The combination of crunchy pretzels, creamy chocolate, and sweet candy eggs is irresistible.

🕒 Quick and Easy
No oven required! These nests come together in minutes.

🎨 Festive and Fun
Decorating these nests with pastel candies is a creative and enjoyable activity for all ages.

👩‍🍳 Customizable
Experiment with different chocolates, pretzels, and candies to make them your own.


Ingredients for Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Nests

  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for drizzle)
  • 1 cup pastel-colored candy eggs (e.g., Cadbury Mini Eggs or M&M’s Eggs)
  • Sprinkles (optional, for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Melt the Chocolate

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.

2️⃣ Coat the Pretzels

  • Add the pretzels to the melted chocolate and toss until fully coated.

3️⃣ Shape the Nests

  • Using a spoon, scoop small mounds of the chocolate-coated pretzels onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use your fingers or the back of the spoon to shape them into nest-like circles with a slight indentation in the center.

4️⃣ Add the Candy Eggs

  • While the chocolate is still wet, place 2-3 candy eggs in the center of each nest.

5️⃣ Optional Drizzle

  • Melt the white chocolate chips and drizzle over the nests for added decoration.

6️⃣ Let Them Set

  • Allow the nests to cool and harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

7️⃣ Serve and Enjoy

  • Arrange the nests on a platter and serve as a sweet Easter treat.

Tips for Perfect Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Nests

🍫 Use High-Quality Chocolate
For the best flavor, choose high-quality chocolate chips or melting chocolate.

🐣 Get Creative with Shapes
Shape the nests to be as small or large as you like—perfect for sharing or individual portions.

🎉 Experiment with Decorations
Add sprinkles, edible glitter, or even shredded coconut dyed green to mimic grass in the nests.

📦 Store Properly
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for longer freshness.

Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Nests

These Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Nests are the perfect Easter treat! Combining sweet and salty flavors, these no-bake treats are easy to make and so much fun to decorate. Perfect for kids and adults, they’re ideal for an Easter party or a cute addition to your dessert table.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips optional
  • 1 cup pastel candy eggs
  • Sprinkles optional

Method
 

  1. Melt semi-sweet chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Coat pretzels in melted chocolate.
  3. Scoop and shape into nests on parchment paper.
  4. Place candy eggs in the center while chocolate is wet.
  5. Drizzle with melted white chocolate (optional).
  6. Let set and enjoy.

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