Add candy food coloring (i.e., oil-based coloring) to white compound chocolate to get any color you need. Choosing Your ToppingsĬhocolate covered pretzels are great treats because they are so customizable. Do not add other fats like butter or liquid vegetable oil because that will make the compound chocolate seize due to the presence of water. Continue adding vegetable shortening until the compound chocolate is thin and glossy. If you find the melted compound chocolate to be too thick, add a small amount (e.g., ½ tsp) of vegetable shortening (e.g., Crisco) or solid vegetable fat (e.g., coconut oil) and stir to combine. When there just a few small pieces left in the bowl, remove it from the microwave and let the residual heat melt the small pieces. Please note, that compound chocolate can be overheated and scorched which will result in a seized mixture. Generally, the package will specify to microwave on medium power for 15-30 seconds at a time, stirring thoroughly with a silicone spatula after each interval (even if they still look solid). This will allow you to scoop the pretzels out more easily.įollow the instructions on the package to melt the candy coating. If you are dipping pretzel twists, use a wide and shallow bowl. This will make it easier to cover the length of the pretzel without having to angle the glass or bowl.
If you are dipping pretzel rods, use a container that is narrow and deep. Choose a container based on the shape of the pretzel. In a microwave-safe container (I like to use the same container I’m going to dip into for ease of cleanup), add melting wafers until ¾ full. In compound chocolate, blooming occurs if moisture is introduced to the candy melts (this can also lead to the compound chocolate seizing). In real chocolate, blooming occurs when chocolate is not tempered correctly. Both real chocolate and compound chocolate can bloom (i.e., a whitish coating that appears on the surface of chocolate), however, the bloom occurs for different reasons.Compound chocolate is definitely easier for beginner bakers to use. You can simply melt it in the microwave and use it. Compound chocolate does not need to be tempered to get the same effect. Real chocolate must be tempered (i.e., the chocolate is heated and cooled to specific temperatures) to get a shiny and smooth surface that snaps when bent.Since this chocolate is combined with a salty treat, the sweetness is offset by the salt and is less strong. The flavor of compound chocolate is typically not as strong as normal chocolate and tastes much sweeter.This means, you will pay less for compound chocolate in the store. Compound chocolate costs less to produce than real chocolate because vegetable fats cost less than cocoa butter.
Compound chocolate, on the other hand, contains vegetable fats in place of cocoa butter. Real chocolate is made by combining cocoa, cocoa butter, sugar, milk, and flavor ingredients.Differences Between Compound Chocolate (aka Candy Coating) and Real Chocolate Use the section below to learn about the differences between the chocolate types and to help inform your decision about which chocolate to use. If you are a beginner, I would highly suggest using compound chocolate because it’s super easy to work with. If you use any chocolate other than compound, you will need to temper the chocolate to get a nice shine and snap. I used compound chocolate for this recipe (at the customer’s request), but you could also use white, milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate to cover pretzels as well. The rods are great because there is a place to hold the bare pretzel while eating so the chocolate won’t melt on your fingers.
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Click to see my full disclosure policy.*** Ingredients for Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to and affiliated sites. ***This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click a link and purchase something. Chocolate covered pretzels are also perfect for holiday celebrations and parties because they can be customized easily to match any theme and can stored for up to one-month! They are a fantastic salty and sweet combination when you’re looking for a sweet treat, but you don’t want it to be too sweet. Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods are quite possibly the easiest snack to make at home.
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