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Dress up plain pretzels with chocolate, sprinkles, and candy into cute Easter designs. Add details for little sheep made with white sprinkles, bunnies with candy accents, or colorful toppings. Simple to prepare and great for parties or gifts, they store for two weeks in airtight containers.
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Updated on Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:49:23 GMT
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Whip up this amazing white pizza sauce at home in just 10 minutes flat. It's super creamy, packed with garlicky goodness, and makes your homemade pizza taste like it came from a fancy restaurant. The smooth, velvety texture and amazing aroma will turn your ordinary pizza into something your family won't stop talking about.

What really makes this sauce stand out is how we cook the garlic. The flavor gets so deep and rich that even folks who normally only eat red sauce pizzas will switch teams.

Essential Components

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Go for the good stuff for best taste
  • Fresh Herbs: Basil and oregano add that true Italian flair
  • Heavy Cream: This gives the silky smooth foundation
  • Fresh Garlic: Freshly chopped whole cloves pack maximum punch
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Cooking Instructions

Finish the Sauce
Slowly pour in cream while whisking until smooth. Let it bubble until thick. Add salt and pepper to your liking.
Make the Thickener
Sprinkle in flour to form a paste with the oil and garlic. Keep stirring and cook just briefly.
Prepare the Base
Heat olive oil on medium heat. Toss in minced garlic and stir until it smells amazing but doesn't brown.

We created this sauce to capture what makes true Italian white pizza so special.

Temperature Control

Keeping the right heat prevents your garlic from getting bitter and helps the sauce come together smoothly.

Different Twists

Make it your own by adding fresh herbs, a pinch of red pepper flakes, or some roasted garlic.

Keeping It Fresh

You can keep this in your fridge for up to 5 days. When reheating, stir gently to keep it nice and smooth.

Spreading Techniques

Spread a thin, even layer across your dough so your crust doesn't get soggy during baking.

A good white sauce makes all the difference on pizza, giving you the perfect base for whatever toppings you want to pile on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What type of chocolate works best?
Use white chocolate wafers, almond bark, or candy melts. Regular chocolate chips don't give a good coating.
→ How long will these stay good?
Keep them fresh for up to two weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.
→ Can I change the color of chocolate?
Yep! Use powdered food dye or oil-based coloring—liquid dyes can mess up the texture.
→ What’s the best way to wrap them for gifts?
Use clear treat bags or wrap small stacks in plastic wrap for a fresh and neat look.
→ Why chill them in-between decorating?
Chilling solidifies the chocolate fast, so the decorations stick well on top.

Easter Pretzels

Crunchy pretzels coated in melted chocolate and decked out with candies or sprinkles. These festive treats are perfect for any Easter celebration.

Prep Time
60 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
60 Minutes

Category: Holiday & Seasonal

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 48 Servings (48 snackable pretzels)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Base Ingredients

01 48 tiny pretzel twists
02 1 cup of white melting chocolate chips
03 1 cup of dark melting chocolate chips

→ For Sheep Decorations

04 24 small edible eyes (about 3/16 inch size)
05 3 tablespoons of tiny white sprinkles (nonpareils)

→ For Bunny Decorations

06 24 miniature dark blue or black round sprinkles
07 12 pink sprinkles shaped like hearts

→ Additional Decorations

08 2 tablespoons of pastel sprinkle mix

Instructions

Step 01

Place the chocolate chips in a bowl that can go in the microwave. Heat them on medium power for a minute or two, stirring every 15 seconds at the end until smooth. Pour the chocolate into a ziplock bag and snip a tiny corner for easy piping.

Step 02

Dip the pretzels in the melted white chocolate and shake off the extra coating. Let them chill in the fridge until firm. Pipe on a cute bunny face with the chocolate. Stick on tiny sprinkle eyes and use the heart sprinkle for its nose. Draw whiskers with the edible marker.

Step 03

Coat the pretzels in the melted white chocolate and immediately sprinkle the nonpareils on top. Wait for them to harden in the fridge. Use the dark chocolate to draw on a sheep's face and ears, and pop the edible eyes into place.

Step 04

Dunk pretzels into the dark chocolate and straightaway decorate with pastel sprinkles. Or let them set first, then drizzle over colorful melted white chocolate for extra flair.

Notes

  1. Store in a closed container at room temp for up to two weeks.
  2. You can substitute chocolate chips with candy coatings, almond bark, or regular chocolate bars.
  3. Pack these in clear treat bags—they’re awesome for gifting!

Tools You'll Need

  • Microwave-safe bowl for heating
  • Tray covered with wax paper for cooling the treats
  • Plastic bag to use as a piping tool
  • Food-grade marker for drawing details

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy from chocolate

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 44
  • Total Fat: 3 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
  • Protein: 1 g