Description
These Patriotic Firecracker Pretzel Rods are a delightful and colorful treat that is perfect for any festive occasion, adding a touch of fun and flair to your celebration. With a crunchy pretzel base coated in vibrant red, white, and blue candy melts and adorned with patriotic sprinkles, these firecracker pretzel rods are not only visually appealing but also a delicious sweet and salty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For Patriotic Firecracker Pretzel Rods:
- 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
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to place the dipped pretzels on to set.
- Melt Candy Melts: Work with one color of candy melts at a time. Place ½ cup of candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power or on the defrost setting for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until the candy melts are fully melted and smooth.
- Dip Pretzel Rods: Dip a pretzel rod into the melted candy, tilting the bowl and using a spoon to help coat the pretzel evenly. Coat about half the length of the pretzel rod or as much as desired.
- Add Sprinkles: While the coating is still wet, add patriotic sprinkles by hand or roll the wet, candy-coated part of the pretzel in a bowl of sprinkles for fuller coverage.
- Set the Pretzels: Let the candy harden completely at room temperature, which should take about 15-30 minutes. For faster setting, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
- Serve or Store: Once the candy melts have set, serve the pretzel rods or store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the pretzels from becoming soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Microwave, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Patriotic, Firecracker, Pretzel Rods, Festive, Snack, Dessert, Celebration, Red, White, Blue, Candy Melts, Sprinkles
