Patriotic Pretzel Rods
Delightful pretzel rods dipped in colorful candy melts, perfect for festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- 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
- Set up your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the white candy coating in a heat-safe bowl, microwaving in 30-second intervals.
- Dip each pretzel rod approximately 2/3 into the melted white candy coating.
- Let the white coating set in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
- Melt the red candy coating in the same way.
- Dip the bottom third of the chilled pretzel rods into the melted red coating.
- Sprinkle on patriotic sprinkles while the red coating is still wet.
- Let the red layer set in the fridge for another 10 minutes.
- Finish by melting the blue candy coating and dipping the tips of each pretzel rod.
- Final chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes to ensure all coatings are set.
Notes
Keep it simple and festive by presenting in a tall glass or mason jar decorated with ribbons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rod
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: patriotic, pretzel rods, festive snacks, fourth of july, dessert