Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Pretzels (Printable Version)
Salty pretzels with dark chocolate, a sprinkle of sea salt, and candy eyes for a festive touch.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pretzels
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20 mini pretzel twists
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80 thin pretzel sticks
→ Chocolate
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7 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
→ Decorations
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Flaky sea salt, to taste
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40 small candy eyes
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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Break each pretzel stick in half to form 8 legs per spider.
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Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt over a saucepan of simmering water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Dip each mini pretzel twist fully into the melted chocolate, removing with a fork or spoon, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
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While the chocolate is still soft, gently insert 8 pretzel stick halves, 4 on each side, to create spider legs.
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Lightly sprinkle each chocolate-coated pretzel with flaky sea salt.
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Affix two candy eyes to the center of each pretzel using a dab of melted chocolate as adhesive.
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Allow assembled spiders to rest at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes until chocolate is completely set.
# Additional Notes:
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Milk or white chocolate and colored candy melts may be substituted for thematic variations.
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Candy eyes are found at baking supply stores; mini chocolate chips are a suitable alternative.
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Store finished spider pretzels in an airtight container for up to one week.