White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Crisps
These White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Crisps are a quick, festive, and irresistible holiday treat featuring salty pretzel crisps dipped in creamy white chocolate and topped with crunchy peppermint. Perfect for Christmas parties, cookie swaps, or homemade gifts, they come together in under 30 minutes with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20-30 minutes
- Yield: About 36 crisps 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 oz (about 170 g) pretzel crisps, plain or lightly salted
- 12 oz (340 g) high-quality white chocolate bars or chips, chopped
- 4–5 standard size candy canes (about 1/2 cup or 70 g), crushed
- 1–2 tsp (5–10 ml) coconut oil or shortening (optional, for thinning chocolate)
- Festive sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
- 2 oz (55 g) dark chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Arrange pretzel crisps in a single layer. Unwrap candy canes, place in a zip-top bag, and crush with a rolling pin or mug until you have small pieces.
- Add white chocolate and coconut oil or shortening (if using) to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until melted and smooth (about 1.5-2 minutes). Alternatively, melt gently in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring often.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each pretzel crisp about halfway into the melted white chocolate. Let excess drip off, then lay flat on the lined baking sheet.
- While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle each dipped pretzel with crushed peppermint and festive sprinkles if desired. Work quickly so toppings stick.
- If desired, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the set pretzels for a decorative finish. Let cool completely.
- Let pretzel crisps set at room temperature for about 20 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes until chocolate is firm. Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers.
Notes
Use high-quality white chocolate for best results. Work in batches to prevent chocolate from setting before adding toppings. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, use appropriate pretzel crisps and chocolate. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month. The peppermint flavor intensifies after a day or two.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel crisp
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Protein: 1
Keywords: white chocolate, peppermint, pretzel crisps, Christmas, holiday, no-bake, easy dessert, party snack, edible gift