Patriotic Pretzel Rods
These Patriotic Pretzel Rods are a delightful combination of sweet and salty, making them perfect for summer gatherings and festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 pretzel rods 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dipping
- 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
- Melt the candy melts. You can use the microwave or a double boiler. If using the microwave, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Prep your workstation by laying out parchment paper on a baking tray or countertop for cooling.
- Dip the pretzels by holding a pretzel rod by one end and dipping it into the melted candy until covered. Tap off excess candy.
- Add sprinkles immediately over the dipped area before the candy hardens.
- Repeat the dipping process with other colors to create festive designs.
- Cool and serve by placing the coated pretzel rods on parchment paper to set.
Notes
These pretzel rods are fun to make with friends and family, and they can be creatively decorated for any occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: patriotic snacks, pretzel rods, festive treats, fourth of July, summer desserts