If you’re looking for a fun and super easy treat to whip up for your next celebration, these Patriotic Pretzel Rods are perfect. They’re a great mix of sweet and salty that everyone loves. Plus, kids will have a blast helping with the dipping, dunking and sprinkling!
Whether you’re celebrating the Fourth of July, or Memorial Day or just want to add a pop of color to your snack table, these pretzel rods will do the trick.
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Patriotic Red, White & Blue Pretzel Rods
Servings: 12 pretzel rods
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Decorating Time: 15 minutes
Setting Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredient List
12 pretzel rods
½ cup of red candy melts
½ cup of white candy melts
½ cup of blue candy melts
2 tablespoons of patriotic sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
More Patriotic Snack Recipes
– Red, White & Blue Patriotic Popcorn
– Patriotic Firecracker Fudge
– Red, White & Blue Jello-O Vodka Shots (Or non-alcohol version here)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place each color of candy melts in a separate, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the candy melts are fully melted and smooth.
- Dip one pretzel rod into the melted candy, tilting the bowl and using a spoon to help cover the pretzel evenly. Coat about half the length of the pretzel rod or as much as you like.
- Gently shake off any excess candy melt before placing the pretzel rod on the parchment paper.
- Immediately add the patriotic sprinkles over the pretzel.
- Allow the coated pretzels to harden completely at room temperature (15-30 minutes). To speed up the process, you can also place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
- If not serving immediately, store the pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature.
Patriotic Pretzel Rods
These easy and festive Patriotic Pretzel Rods are the perfect sweet and salty treat for any celebration, featuring red, white, and blue candy melts and sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 12 pretzel rods
- ½ cup of red candy melts
- ½ cup of white candy melts
- ½ cup of blue candy melts
- 2 tablespoons of patriotic sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place each color of candy melts in a separate, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the candy melts are fully melted and smooth.
- Dip one pretzel rod into the melted candy, tilting the bowl and using a spoon to help cover the pretzel evenly. Coat about half the length of the pretzel rod or as much as you like.
- Gently shake off any excess candy melt before placing the pretzel rod on the parchment paper.
Immediately add the patriotic sprinkles over the pretzel. - Allow the coated pretzels to harden completely at room temperature (15-30 minutes). To speed up the process, you can also place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
- If not serving immediately, store the pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature.
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