Patriotic Pretzel Rods
Sweet and salty pretzel rods coated in vibrant red, white, and blue candy melts, perfect for festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20-25 pretzel rods 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag pretzel rods
- 1 bag white candy melts
- 1 bag red candy melts
- 1 bag blue candy melts
- Patriotic sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing a large area and setting out parchment paper.
- Melt the candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel rod into the melted white candy, swirling to coat, then tapping off excess.
- Add patriotic sprinkles on top while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set the dipped pretzels on parchment paper to harden, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Repeat the process with red and blue candy melts, allowing them to set.
- Drizzle any extra melted candy on top for added decoration.
- Enjoy by plating beautifully and serving at your celebration!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can be made a day in advance for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: patriotic, pretzel rods, candy melts, dessert, festive snack