Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper. Place the pretzels on the paper close to each other, saving any broken pretzels for another use.

Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or in a bowl over barely simmering water until most of the chips are melted (1-1½ minutes in the microwave), then stir until smooth and glossy. Scrape the chocolate into a small plastic food storage bag. Cut off the tip of one of the corners of the bag and drizzle the chocolate back and forth over the pretzels. Sprinkle the chocolate with the chopped almonds. Transfer the baking sheets to the refrigerator for 1 hour or until the chocolate is firm.