Festive clusters blend crunchy pretzels, warming spices, and smooth white chocolate for holiday snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3 cups mini pretzel twists, broken into 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 Steps:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add broken pretzels and pecans.
03 - Combine ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over pretzels and pecans, tossing to coat evenly.
04 - Place white chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 30-second intervals, stirring after each cycle, until the mixture is smooth.
05 - Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the spiced pretzel mixture. Stir thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
06 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets, forming clusters.
07 - Top clusters immediately with festive sprinkles and crushed gingersnap cookies, if desired.
08 - Allow clusters to firm up at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to expedite setting.
09 - Transfer finished clusters to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to one week.
