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
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- 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
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0