Pretzels are the quintessential crunchy and salty snack. Add some well deserved sweetness and spice and crank out some Cayenne Chocolate Almond Covered Pretzels. Dipped in fresh cayenne dark chocolate and sprinkled with chopped candied almonds, these pretzels have all of the flavors you crave rolled up into one.

Cayenne Chocolate Almond Covered Pretzels

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Author: Carolyng Gomes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x

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Description

Crunchy pretzels are dipped in spicy cayenne dark chocolate and topped with sweet candied almonds for a snack that’s both sweet and spicy.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups pretzels
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup candied almonds, finely chopped

Instructions

Transfer the chopped candied almonds to a bowl and set aside.
Prepare a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a saucepan filled with about ¼ inch of water. Ensure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl.
Fill the bowl with 1¼ cups of dark chocolate chips and ¾ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Once melted, add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the chocolate and stir until fully incorporated.
Dip each pretzel into the cayenne chocolate mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
Place the chocolate-covered pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle the finely chopped candied almonds over the chocolate-coated pretzels while the chocolate is still wet.
Allow the pretzels to set at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate is firm.

Notes

Store the pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can substitute regular almonds if candied almonds are not available, but the sweetness will be reduced. Adjust the amount of cayenne to suit your spice preference.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American