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