Chocolate-Covered Wizard Wands

Every wizard needs a wand. Try this recipe to make a batch of edible wands.

- 12 ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips or white chocolate baking chips
- 24 pretzel rods
- a variety of sprinkles, candies or decorating sugars

Step One: Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave - cook at 30 second intervals until desired consistency is achieved. Remember to stir briefly between microwaving to avoid microburst explosions - otherwise you will be cleaning up chocolate from the top and sides of your microwave. Use pot holders or mitts as bowl can get very hot.

Step Two: Once the chocolate is melted and stirred well, dip half of each pretzel stick into it.

Step Three: Dip the coated end of the pretzel into sprinkles and either stand it up to dry or lay it on a cookie sheet covered in parchment or waxed paper until set.

Chocolate-covered wizard wands will make fabulous favors - put several in a cellophane bag and tie with a trio of curling ribbons. These favors will look like you spent hours in the kitchen. Your young wizard guests and their parents will be very impressed with your cooking magic!