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4th of July Pretzel Rods

Firecracker Pretzel Rods are red white and blue decorated pretzels that are the perfect festive treat for the 4th of July - they're easy to make too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 Pretzel Rods
Calories: 66 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 pretzel rods
  • 1/2 cup red candy melts
  • 1/2 cup white candy melts
  • 1/2 cup blue candy melts
  • 4th of July sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. To prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will be where you lay the dipped pretzels to set.
  2. Place 1/2 cup of ONE color of candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
  3. Dip one pretzel rod into the melted candy, until about half of the pretzel rod is coated. Gently shake off any excess candy back into the bowl.
  4. While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle the patriotic sprinkles on top or roll the coated end of the pretzel in a bowl of sprinkles.
  5. Place the decorated pretzel on your prepared pan to dry. Repeat the process with each color of candy melt until you've decorated all your pretzels.

Notes

  • Prep Tips:
  • Setting - It usually takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour for the candy coating to harden at room temperature. To speed up the process, you can place the pan of decorated pretzels in the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Storage - Store your candy coated pretzel rods in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Keep away from any heat or light sources that could melt the coating.
  • Nutrition information is an estimate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 66kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 2mg (0%) Fiber 0.03g (0%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 0.3mg (0%) Iron 0.05mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Pretzel Rods

Amount Per Serving

Calories 66

% Daily Value*

Calories 66kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Potassium 2mg 0%
Fiber 0.03g 0%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.05mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.