Chocolate Dachshund Treats
Cute and chocolatey treats shaped like dachshunds, perfect for parties and dessert tables. Easy to make and customizable with fun decorations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Chocolate melting wafers (milk or semi-sweet) Melted for coating
- 1 cup Mini pretzel twists or thin pretzel sticks Used for legs and tail
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows or caramels Choose one style for body shape
- 6 pieces Chocolate sandwich cookies or small oval cookies For head and ears
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter or cookie butter Optional for filling and glue
- 12 pieces Candy eyes or white icing For eyes decoration
- 1 tablespoon Sprinkles For collar details
Supplies
- 1 sheet Parchment paper To line the baking sheet
- 1 each Baking sheet For cooling treats
- 1 each Microwave safe bowl or double boiler For melting chocolate
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the chocolate melting wafers in a microwave safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each mini marshmallow or caramel into the melted chocolate, coating it thoroughly, and set it down as the body.
- While the chocolate is still tacky, add pretzel legs.
- Dip a cookie for the head and attach it to one end of the body.
- Add two small cookie pieces for ears.
- Use a pretzel bit for the tail.
- Finish by adding candy eyes and a small dot of chocolate for the nose.
- For extra detail, drizzle a second color of chocolate across the back.
Notes
These treats are cute and versatile. Pair them with fruit desserts to balance the chocolate flavors. Store the treats in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate if your kitchen is warm.