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Patriotic Pretzel Rods

These colorful and crunchy Patriotic Pretzel Rods are perfect for any summer celebration, easy to make, and highly customizable with candy melts and sprinkles.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Rods
  • 1 bag bag pretzel rods Look for sturdy pretzel rods that won’t break easily.
  • 1 bag white candy melts For the main coating.
  • 1 bag red candy melts
  • 1 bag blue candy melts
  • patriotic sprinkles Optional, for decorative flair.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the candy melts in separate, microwave-safe containers, heating one color at a time in 20-30 second increments. Stir well between heats until melted.
  2. Transfer the melted chocolate into tall, narrow glasses for dipping.
Dipping
  1. Dip each pretzel rod about 3/4 of the way, shaking off any excess candy back into the glass.
  2. Arrange the dipped pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Decorating
  1. For flag-themed pretzels, dip the rods in the white candy melts first. Once it sets, dip just the tip in the blue candy melts.
  2. Transfer the remaining melted candy melts to piping bags or other tools for drizzling stripes over the dipped pretzel rods.
  3. Let the melted candy set before serving the pretzels either arranged on a platter or standing upright in mason jars or cups.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can freeze them wrapped individually to prevent sticking.