Description
These Patriotic Pretzel Rods are a fun and festive July 4th treat made with crunchy pretzels, colorful candy melts, and patriotic sprinkles. Easy to customize and perfect for parties, BBQs, and summer celebrations, these sweet and salty snacks are a fun dessert everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Pretzel Rods
- 24 large pretzel rods
- 1 1/2 cups white candy melts
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 1/2 cup blue candy melts
For Decorations
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Star-shaped sprinkles
- White chocolate drizzle (optional)
- Edible glitter (optional)
Optional Additions
- Crushed candy pieces
- Mini marshmallow bits
- Festive sugar crystals
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange pretzel rods for decorating.
- Melt the candy: Melt white, red, and blue candy melts separately according to package directions until smooth.
- Dip the pretzels: Dip each pretzel rod into the melted candy, leaving part of the pretzel uncovered for a decorative look.
- Add patriotic colors: Drizzle with contrasting colors of melted candy or create red, white, and blue stripes.
- Decorate: Sprinkle with festive sprinkles while the coating is still wet.
- Set the treats: Place decorated pretzel rods on parchment paper and allow them to harden at room temperature or chill briefly.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange on a platter or package individually for a fun July 4th party favor.
Notes
Use high-quality candy melts for the smoothest coating. Avoid adding sprinkles after the candy has hardened because they will not stick. Store finished pretzel rods in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: patriotic pretzel rods, july 4th desserts, red white blue treats, festive party snacks, chocolate covered pretzels, easy holiday dessert
