Desserts and Sweet Treats Made With Pretzels

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Carroll Pellegrinelli
Carroll Pellegrinelli
Expert baker and published author, Carroll Pellegrinelli shares her knowledge of bread baking and desserts.
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Updated on 03/29/20
White chocolate covered pretzels

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For those of you, like us, who love sweet and salty treats, we promise you're going to love these dessert recipes made with pretzels. Don't let these recipes stop you from using pretzels in other recipes. For a change, next time you make a recipe with a graham cracker crust, switch and use pretzels instead.

  • 01 of 06

    Margarita Pie

    Margarita pie

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    When explained, this recipe makes perfect sense. For a flawless Margarita pie your crust must be made with salty pretzels. What else would be similar to the salted rim of a margarita glass?

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    White Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

    White chocolate covered pretzels

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    If you are a fan of chocolate and pretzels, making chocolate-covered pretzels seems like the perfect choice for a great treat. Shake it up by making these treats with white chocolate. These white chocolate-covered pretzels are easy to make, plus they're tasty too.

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    Pretzel Bark

    Pretzel Caramel Bark

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    Pretzel bark is always a hit, whether it's Christmas or any other time of year. The recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare; the melted chocolate bark mix is topped with mini pretzels. Add it to a cookie platter, take it to a bake sale, or place pieces in gift bags.

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    Unicorn Pretzels

    Unicorn Pretzels

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    Sweet and salty pretzel rods with a kaleidoscope of color make a perfect treat for a unicorn-themed party. Let the kids help dip and decorate for tasty family fun.

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    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    Strawberries

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    We know pretzel salad isn't your regular side dish but many people enjoy that sweet (strawberries) and salty (pretzel) combination. Don't say no until you've tried this tasty combination. When frozen, pretzel salad makes a great summer dessert. It's perfect for taking to a summer party.

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    Easy Chocolate Fondue in the Crock Pot

    Chocolate fondue
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    What goes better with chocolate than pretzels? This easy chocolate fondue in the crock pot is easy to make and delicious.