Description
Festive Christmas Pretzel Rods are a fun and easy holiday treat perfect for gifting or serving at parties. These rods are dipped in colorful candy coatings and decorated with holiday-themed sprinkles for a crunchy, sweet, and salty delight.
Ingredients
- Pretzel rods – 20 rods
- Brown candy coating (milk chocolate morsels or chocolate almond bark) – 1 cup
- White candy coating (white chocolate morsels or vanilla almond bark) – 1 cup
- Green candy coating – 1 cup
- Red candy coating – 1 cup
- Assorted sprinkles – 1/2 cup total (Confetti Holly Mix, mini M&M’s, Wilton Holiday Nonpareils)
- Wilton Christmas Snowflake Sprinkles – 1/4 cup
- Crushed peppermint – 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Melt each candy coating (brown, white, green, and red) separately using the microwave or a double boiler until smooth and creamy, ensuring not to overheat to prevent burning.
- Holding a pretzel rod by one end, dip it halfway into the melted candy coating of your choice. Gently tap off any excess coating.
- Immediately sprinkle the dipped pretzel rod with your choice of assorted sprinkles including mini M&M’s, holiday nonpareils, snowflake sprinkles, or crushed peppermint before the coating sets.
- Place the decorated pretzel rods on a parchment-lined baking sheet or cooling rack to let the coating harden completely at room temperature, which usually takes about 30 minutes.
- Repeat the dipping and decorating process with the remaining pretzel rods and candy coatings in desired color and decoration combinations.
- Once thoroughly set, store the pretzel rods in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or longer if refrigerated.
Notes
- Use different color combinations for variety.
- Store in a cool place to maintain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas Pretzel Rods, Holiday Treats, Festive Snacks