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    Home » Cute Food » Kid's Treats

    Chocolate Pretzel Penguins

    Published: Feb 25, '15 · Modified: Feb 14, '23 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

    If you are feeling a little chilly, let these adorable Chocolate Pretzel Penguins warm you up! These tasty chocolate-covered treats are perfect for your Christmas party or just as a winter snack.

    Chocolate Pretzel Penguins

    Walking around outside late last night, I felt as though I might just see some Antarctic penguins hanging out nearby. It was that cold.

    It has to be wicked cold for me to actually feel cold. I will walk from the front door at the YMCA to my car on a 20-degree day, have wet hair and be wearing a t-shirt, and be fine. I've been known to drive with the windows down on a 20-degree day too. But, when it dips down to -7 degrees, even I feel cold.

    Chocolate Pretzel Penguins will warm your heart on a cold winter day. | HungryHappenings.com

    Today, I thought it would be a great day to stay inside and make some chocolate pretzel penguins. I've been meaning to make these ever since I made the White Chocolate Pretzel Snowmen. I was happy I finally found time to create them.

    I feel like I have become a bit obsessed with penguin treats. I didn't realize until writing this post that this is the 7th penguin-themed edible craft that I've made for Hungry Happenings. Something about them is just so endearing.

    My favorite animal is a dolphin and I've not done one dolphin treat. I guess I need to start brainstorming a few ideas, but before I do that I plan to make some St. Patrick's Day and Easter treats to share with you soon.

    Chocolate Pretzel Penguins | HungryHappenings.com

    Chocolate Pretzel Penguins

    Ingredients: (PER penguin)

    1 chocolate Tootsie Roll Midgee
    1 white Vanilla Tootsie Roll Midgee
    ½ Orange Tootsie Roll Midgee
    5 Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Dipping Sticks*
    1 ounce melted and tempered semi-sweet chocolate**
    or melted dark cocoa confectionery coating
    2 candy eyes (½ inch and ⅜ inch)

    *The pretzel dipping sticks are about 3 inches long and are perfect for this edible craft.
    ** See my Chocolate Making Tips page if you need melting instructions.

    Supplies:

    1 ½ inch oval cookie cutter or kitchen shears/scissors
    kitchen scissors
    parchment paper lined baking sheets

    Instructions:

    How to make Chocolate Pretzel Penguins | HungryHappenings.com

    Flatten a Chocolate Tootsie Roll. If needed, soften the Tootsie Rolls in the microwave on defrost power for 5-8 seconds.

    Cut an oval from the flattened chocolate Tootsie Roll using an oval cookie cutter or kitchen shears. Cut the oval in half to create two wings.

    Flatten a White Vanilla Tootsie Roll and also cut it with the oval cutter or kitchen shears.

    Flatten an Orange Tootsie Roll, cut it in half, cut out a beak and two feet.

    How to make Chocolate Pretzel Penguins | HungryHappenings.com

    Find 5 pretzels that are approximately the same length.

    Dip one pretzel at a time in the chocolate. Set the pretzels next to each other on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

    How to make Chocolate Pretzel Penguins | HungryHappenings.com

    Immediately press one white oval onto the lower half of the pretzels for the belly.

    Add two candy eyes above the belly. Attach two wings on either side of the belly.

    Finally, add a beak and two feet.

    Pop the penguin into the refrigerator if using pure semi-sweet chocolate or into the freezer if using dark cocoa confectionery coating. Let the penguin chill out for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate is set.

    Items used for this project that are available on Amazon.com (commission earned for sales)

           

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    Beth Klosterboer
    Hi, I'm Beth Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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    1. Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff

      March 03, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      Personally ... never too many cute edible penguins ... keep 'em coming! I love the pretzel treats that you've been making ... genius!

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    2. Tavette Tavetta

      February 25, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      You certainly don't hear US complaining about too many cute penguins - do you? So you just go on your merry way designing as many as you want and we'll continue to be amused every time you do. The instructional photos are excellent. We can't possibly go wrong when we see exactly how you press & cut those tootsie rolls.

      Tavette - S. Fla.

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    3. Sugartown Sweets

      February 25, 2015 at 5:05 am

      I've been looking forward to see more of your pretzel creations. I love this one! Brrr..the only way I leave my window down in those cold temps is to have the heat blasting on high. Stay warm! :o)

      Reply

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