Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Now that summer has come and gone we’re free and clear to move onto everyone’s favorite fall flavor combination:

Cinnamon + nutmeg + cloves = aka PUMPKIN. PIE. SPICE. Aww yeah. And while Pumpkin Spice Lattes seem to be at the top of the must-enjoy-as-often-as-possible-until-the-season-that-shall-not-be-named-descends-upon-us, can I suggest an even better alternative?

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Covered Pretzels. Because if we’re going to be basic, we may as well eat our basic cravings versus drink them, am I right?

4 Ingredients + 15 Minutes = OBSESSED!

Speaking of basic, the first thing I thought of after popping one of these sweet and salty snacks into my mouth was the scene in Mean Girls where Lindsay Lohan’s character won the Mathletes State Championship with the line “the limit does not exist. THE LIMIT DOES NOT EXIST!!” I mean, I know nothing about limits, except my own when it comes to how many episodes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse I can watch in a row (2), and the fact that the limit to how many of these babies I can devour in one sitting is infinite. They’re sooo, so delicious that I could eat them until, well, the entire batch is gone and we can finally stop talking about limits.

Anyway! 4 ingredients + 15 minutes = your new fall obsession. I promise you this!

What’s Inside

White chocolate chips are melted with a bit of coconut oil and warming pumpkin pie spices before being dunked into with salty, crunchy pretzels and topped with a dark chocolate pumpkin spice drizzle.

If you’ve never tried the combination of white chocolate and pumpkin pie spices, this easy, gluten free treat is going to make you over the top happy. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you about there being no limit as to how many you’ll devour in one sitting!

How to Make This Recipe

Start by microwaving white chocolate chips with coconut oil in a small bowl until smooth.  Two things:

1. I like Hershey’s Premiere white chocolate chips, which are gluten free.
2. If you have a coconut allergy you could sub vegetable oil.

Next stir in the ingredient that puts the “spice” in Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Covered Pretzels – pumpkin pie spice. I use Tone’s. Love those warm, fall flavors!

Line two half sheet pans with a silpat or parchment paper then one by one, dip gluten free mini pretzel twists into the chocolate, scraping the bottoms on the side of the bowl before placing onto the sheet pan. There are a few gluten-free pretzels on the market but Snyder’s is my favorite.

Refrigerate the pretzels for 15 minutes then top with an optional dark chocolate pumpkin spice drizzle. The pretzels are fantastic without it but if you’re serving them at a party or want to gift the pretzels to a friend, the drizzle does add a nice touch!

All you have to do is microwave dark chocolate chips until melted then stir in pumpkin pie spice and drizzle over the pretzels. Refrigerate for another 15 minutes then it’s time to snack.

Store the pretzels in the refrigerator if your kitchen is consistently above 73 or 74 degrees, otherwise they’re fine to sit on the counter in an airtight container for 3-4 days (though I promise they won’t last that long!) Enjoy this yummy fall treat while you can!

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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Description

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Covered Pretzels are irresistable - dare you to stop at just one! This easy, gluten free dessert recipe is perfect for fall.

Ingredients

makes 3 cups

• 2 cups white chocolate chips (I like Hershey’s Premiere White)
• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 3 cups gluten-free mini pretzel twists (I like Snyders)
• Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Drizzle (optional):
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (I like Enjoy Life)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions

1. Line two half sheet pans with a silpat or parchment paper then set aside.
2. Combine chocolate chips and oil in a small, microwave-safe bowl then microwave for 40 seconds and stir. Microwave for 30 seconds then stir. If chocolate chips aren't completely smooth, continue microwaving in 10 seconds increments, stirring between increments, until completely melted. Add pumpkin pie spice then stir to combine.
3. Dip mini pretzels into melted chocolate then scrape the bottoms on the side of the bowl and place onto prepared sheet pans. If chocolate gets too thick, microwave for 15 seconds then stir until smooth. Refrigerate baking sheets for 15 minutes before peeling pretzels off and eating.
4. For the Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Drizzle: Add dark chocolate chips to a small, microwave-safe bowl then microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Microwave for 20 more seconds then stir until smooth. Stir in pumpkin pie spice then drizzle over pretzels. Refrigerate for 15 more minutes before eating.

Notes

• Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Covered Pretzels may be stored on the counter, but if your kitchen gets warmer than 73 or 74 degrees, store in the refrigerator.

This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.

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