Description
These Pink Yogurt Covered Pretzels are a delightful sweet and salty treat perfect for parties or holidays. Mini heart-shaped pretzels are dipped in creamy white yogurt coating tinted with pink gel food coloring, then topped with festive pink and white sprinkles. The recipe requires minimal prep and involves melting, dipping, and setting to create a colorful, crunchy, and creamy snack that is both visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Yogurt Coating
- 1 cup white yogurt chips (170 grams) or white chocolate chips
- Pink gel food coloring (no water added, as needed)
Other
- 12 oz. mini pretzels (340 grams), heart-shaped such as Rold Gold Heartzels or regular-shaped
- ¼ cup pink and white sprinkles (48 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to keep the dipped pretzels from sticking.
- Melt yogurt chips: Place the white yogurt chips in a heat-proof small bowl. Melt them in the microwave on HIGH in 10-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval until the chips are almost melted. Stir once more until smooth, then set aside.
- Add pink coloring: Gradually add pink gel food coloring one drop at a time to the melted yogurt coating, stirring well after each addition, until the desired pink color is achieved without adding water.
- Dip pretzels: Hold each pretzel by one side and dip it at an angle into the melted pink yogurt coating. Gently shake off any excess coating and lay the pretzel flat on the parchment-lined baking sheet. If the yogurt coating starts to harden, gently reheat it in the microwave for 5-10 seconds to soften again.
- Add sprinkles: While the coating is still soft, generously sprinkle the pretzels with pink and white sprinkles so they adhere well.
- Set pretzels: Let the dipped pretzels sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until the coating has fully set. Alternatively, place them in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to speed up the setting process.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring only; avoid liquid as it can cause the yogurt coating to seize or become too thin.
- If pretzels start to stick during setting, carefully separate them using a spatula or knife.
- Store coated pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain crispness.
- Microwave time may vary by equipment; watch melting closely to prevent burning.
- For a more intense color, add gel coloring gradually and stir well after each drop.
