Festive Christmas Pretzel Rods with Candy Coatings and Sprinkles Recipe
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Pretzel Rods, coated in colorful candy melts and decorated with an assortment of sprinkles for a delicious and visually appealing treat that’s perfect for gifting or sharing at holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 pretzel rods depending on size
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Base
- Pretzel rods – quantity as desired
Candy Coatings
- Brown candy coating (milk chocolate morsels or chocolate almond bark) – about 1 cup
- White candy coating (white chocolate morsels or vanilla almond bark) – about 1 cup
- Green candy coating – about 1 cup
- Red candy coating – about 1 cup
Decorations
- Assorted sprinkles:
- Confetti Holly Mix
- Mini M&M’s
- Wilton Holiday Nonpareils
- Wilton Christmas Snowflake Sprinkles
- Crushed peppermint
Instructions
- Melt Candy Coatings: Using separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the brown, white, green, and red candy coatings according to the package instructions, usually heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
- Coat Pretzel Rods: Dip each pretzel rod into the melted candy coating of your choice, swirling to coat evenly, and lift out allowing excess coating to drip off.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle the coated pretzel rod with your choice of assorted sprinkles before the coating hardens to ensure they stick well.
- Set the Pretzels: Place the decorated pretzel rods on parchment or wax paper and allow the candy coating to harden completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Store or Serve: Once set, store the pretzel rods in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve or gift.
Notes
- You can mix and match the candy coatings and sprinkles to create your own festive designs.
- If the candy coating thickens during dipping, microwave for 10-15 seconds to re-melt.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking while the coating sets.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure using gluten-free pretzel rods and verify candy coatings are also gluten-free.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain freshness.
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