Holiday Gingerbread Pretzel Clusters (Printable)

Crunchy, spiced pretzel clusters coated in white chocolate—ideal for festive snacking or edible gifts.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 cups mini pretzel twists, broken into bite-size pieces
02 - 1 cup pecan halves, optional

→ Spices

03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Coating

08 - 12 ounces white chocolate chips or melting wafers
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Finishing

10 - 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles, optional
11 - 1/4 cup crushed gingersnap cookies, optional

# Method:

01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for cluster formation.
02 - Combine broken pretzel pieces and pecan halves in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Stir together ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a small bowl. Evenly sprinkle the spice blend over the pretzel mixture and toss thoroughly to coat.
04 - Place white chocolate chips and unsalted butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until fully smooth.
05 - Pour the melted chocolate over the spiced pretzel mixture. Use a spoon to blend until all components are uniformly coated.
06 - Drop tablespoon portions of the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, shaping into clusters.
07 - Quickly garnish each cluster with festive sprinkles and/or crushed gingersnap cookies, if desired.
08 - Allow clusters to firm up at room temperature for about 30 minutes or place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to expedite setting.
09 - Transfer finished clusters to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to seven days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in only 20 minutes
  • Makes a fun and easy edible holiday gift
02 -
  • For nut-free clusters, simply omit the pecans and check labels
  • The clusters will keep well for up to one week if stored airtight at room temperature
03 -
  • Half white and half milk or dark chocolate gives a more robust flavor
  • Package clusters in decorative bags or boxes for easy gifting
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