Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these delightful 4th of July Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods! These vibrant treats combine the perfect balance of sweet and salty, making them a hit at any summer gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create these eye-catching snacks that are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or festive dessert tables, this quick recipe allows you to spend more time enjoying the festivities with family and friends. Get ready to indulge in the crunchy goodness of pretzels coated in colorful candy melts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Pretzel Rods
- 4 ounces Red Candy Melts
- 4 ounces Royal Blue Candy Melts
- 4 ounces White Candy Melts
- Red, White, and Blue Star Sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt each color of candy melts separately in tall glasses using the microwave, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip 8 pretzel rods into each color of melted candy until fully coated and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Drizzle opposite color candy melts over each set of dipped pretzels for decoration.
- Immediately sprinkle with star sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
- Allow the pretzel rods to cool completely—about 1 hour at room temperature or 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg