These Pencil Chocolate Covered Pretzels are perfect for kids, back-to-school parties, and teacher appreciation. They are simple to make and look adorable. They are sure to be the hit of your party.

When it’s time for the kids to go back to school, I love to make fun treats for them to come home to like Rice Krispies Apple Treats, Apple Shaped Cut-Out Sugar Cookies, and Apple Shaped Oreos.

These pencil-shaped pretzels take the cake. They are so fun and easy to make. They are definitely right up there with my favorite back-to-school treats.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

KID FRIENDLY – Fun for kids to help make and even more fun to eat.
EASY AND FUN – No baking required. Just dip and decorate.
PERFECT FOR TEACHER GIFTS – Wrap each pretzel in cellophane bags for an adorable teacher gift.

Ingredients You’ll Need

pretzel rods
yellow chocoalte melts
pink chocolate melts
dark green chocolate melts

Equipment Needed

Glass microwave-proof bowls for melting chocolate

A tall glass or cup that can withstand heat

Piping Bag

Wax paper-lined platter or baking sheet

How to Make Pretzel Pencils

Melt the yellow candy melts according to package directions.

Pour the melted chocolate into a tall, heat-proof cup.

Dip each pretzel rod into the yellow chocolate, tilting and spinning to coat evenly.

Let the excess drip off, then place the pretzel on a wax paper–lined tray.

Repeat with all pretzels, then refrigerate for about 5 minutes to set.

Add the Eraser

In a small bowl, melt the pink chocolate

Dip the refrigerated pretzel yellow-covered tips into the melted pink chocolate so the tip is coated in pink

dipping pencil pretzels in pink chocolate

Set the pretzel back onto the wax paper to dry and harden

Melt the pink candy melts in a small bowl.

Dip the top end of each yellow-coated pretzel into the pink chocolate to make the eraser.

Place back on the wax paper to harden.

making pencil pretzels drying on wax paper

Finishing Touches

Melt the green candy melts and transfer them into a piping bag.

melted green chocolate and pencil pretzels

Snip a small tip off the bag and pipe green lines at the base of the pink eraser to look like the metal band.

Use the green chocolate to pipe a small “2” on the yellow section of each pencil.

Expert Tips

Do not skip refrigeration – The yellow chocoalte needs to be cold so that it does not melt when you dip the tip into the warm pink chocolate

Gifting Ideas

Package these pencils in cellophane bags to give out to teachers

Add them to back-to-school snack boards

Pair with a note that says – “You are the WRITE teacher for me.”

What to Serve With

Serve with fun treats like this apple topped cupcake and chalkboard topped cupakes

Popcorn Mixes like these Mini Jello Popcorn Balls

Fruit Cups

Juice Boxes

Mini sandwiches

Cheese cubes

FAQs

Yes! Make these up to a few days in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Only for the period of time it takes to set the yellow chocolate and make it cold for dipping into the pink “eraser”.

Not necessarily. It is my preferred way to draw in details, but you can also use a baggie. Snip the tip just like you would for a piping bag.

Storing

Store chocolate-covered pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature.

Store for up to five days. Any longer than that, the pretzels might get stale.

Serving Size

This recipe is for 24 pretzels. Double or triple for more.

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