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.
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Cayenne Chocolate Almond Covered Pretzels
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
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
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups (480 ml) pretzels
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml) 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 1/4 inch of water. Ensure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl.
- Fill the bowl with 1 1/4 cups of dark chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Once melted, add 1 tsp 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: Chocolate
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the recipe use both dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips?
The blend of 1¼ cups dark chocolate chips and ¾ cup semi-sweet chips creates a coating that is rich and slightly bitter from the dark chocolate but balanced with enough sweetness from the semi-sweet chips to play off the heat from the cayenne.
What if I can’t find candied almonds?
The notes say you can substitute regular almonds, but note that the sweetness will be reduced — the candied coating on the almonds adds an extra layer of sweetness that balances the spicy cayenne chocolate. 
How long do these pretzels keep?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, according to the notes.
What are candied almonds?