Pin it Sweet, crunchy, and spiced with classic gingerbread flavors, these festive pretzel clusters are the perfect holiday snack or edible gift.
I started making these gingerbread pretzel clusters for holiday gatherings when I wanted a simple treat that felt festive but didn&t take hours in the kitchen. They disappeared fast among friends and family, and decorating them with crushed gingersnap cookies and sprinkles always brings out everyone&s creative side.
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Ingredients
- Mini pretzel twists: 3 cups, broken into pieces
- Pecan halves (optional): 1 cup
- Ground ginger: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: Pinch
- White chocolate chips or melting wafers: 12 oz (340 g)
- Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons
- Festive sprinkles (optional): 2 tablespoons
- Crushed gingersnap cookies (optional): 1/4 cup
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Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets:
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix pretzels and nuts:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broken pretzels and pecans.
- Blend spices:
- In a small bowl, mix together ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Sprinkle spice mixture over pretzel mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Melt chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
- Coat pretzel mixture:
- Pour melted chocolate over the pretzel mixture. Stir until everything is well coated.
- Form clusters:
- Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto prepared baking sheets, forming clusters.
- Add toppings:
- Immediately sprinkle with festive sprinkles and/or crushed gingersnaps, if using.
- Set clusters:
- Allow clusters to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to speed setting.
- Store:
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Pin it My kids love helping drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the sheets and sprinkling the tops. It&s a simple way to get everyone involved in the holiday spirit and makes for great snacking while decorating the tree.
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Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, small bowl, microwave-safe bowl, baking sheets, parchment paper, spoon or small cookie scoop
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (pretzels), milk (white chocolate, butter), tree nuts (pecans, if used). May contain: Soy (check chocolate label). For nut-free, omit pecans and check pretzel/chocolate labels for traces.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories, 140. Total fat, 7 g. Carbohydrates, 18 g. Protein, 2 g.
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These clusters add instant cheer to any table or treat box. Make extra, because they disappear quickly!
