Grandma June set these out for the kids and somehow the adults kept “testing” them too.

Once the chocolate is set and shiny, carefully transfer the pretzel rods to your rectangular glass platter, lining them up so the sprinkled ends face the same direction for a pretty, close-up-worthy display. Set the platter out for the kids—just know the adults will be “testing” them too. Store any extras in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–4 days.
Variations & Tips
For picky eaters or different tastes, you can split the batch and use a few types of chocolate: semi-sweet, milk, and white. Kids often love the mix-and-match look on the platter. If someone doesn’t like sprinkles, leave a few rods plain or drizzle a second chocolate over the first layer instead of using sprinkles. To do this, let the first chocolate layer set, then drizzle a contrasting melted chocolate back and forth using a spoon or small zip-top bag with the corner snipped. For a more grown-up version (that still disappears quickly), swap some of the colorful sprinkles for crushed nuts, toasted coconut, or mini chocolate chips. Around holidays, use themed sprinkles—red and green for Christmas, pastel for spring, team colors for game day—so the platter fits the occasion. If you’re making these with kids, set up a little decorating station with bowls of different sprinkles and let them each design a few rods; I’ve found that when kids help, they’re more likely to try (and enjoy) the finished treat. Finally, if you live in a warm house, let the pretzels set in the fridge briefly, then move them to an airtight container so the chocolate stays firm but still looks shiny on your serving platter.