Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

Step 1

Cover a baking sheet with waxed paper.

Step 2

In a double broiler set over simmering water, melt the semisweet chocolate with 2 teaspoons shortening, stirring gently constantly; remove from heat.

Step 3

Using tongs dip each pretzel in chocolate allowing excess to drip off.

Step 4

Place onto waxed paper (if the chocolate in the pot begins to harden then reheat slightly).

Step 5

If you are sprinkling any toppings on do it right after dipping into the chocolate so it will stick.

Step 6

Place the coated pretzels in the refrigerator to harden.

Step 7

After the pretzels have hardened place the white chocolate in a double boiler and melt over simmering water (or you could melted in the microwave).

Step 8

Drizzle the white chocolate in small strands over each pretzel.

Step 9

Return to waxed paper and refrigerate.