Description
Festive Christmas Pretzel Rods are a delightful holiday treat combining crunchy pretzel rods dipped in colorful candy coatings and decorated with a variety of fun sprinkles. Perfect for gifting or holiday parties, these easy-to-make pretzel rods blend sweet and salty flavors with seasonal colors and textures.
Ingredients
Pretzels
- Pretzel rods – 20 rods
Candy Coatings
- 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
Decorations
- Assorted sprinkles: Confetti Holly Mix – 2 tablespoons
- Mini M&M’s – 2 tablespoons
- Wilton Holiday Nonpareils – 2 tablespoons
- Wilton Christmas Snowflake Sprinkles – 2 tablespoons
- Crushed peppermint – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare Candy Coatings: Melt each candy coating separately using a microwave or double boiler until smooth and pourable. Stir frequently to ensure even melting and avoid burning.
- Dip Pretzel Rods: Holding a pretzel rod by one end, dip the other end into the desired melted candy coating, covering about two-thirds of the rod. Gently tap off excess coating to prevent drips.
- Decorate: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle your choice of festive sprinkles or crushed peppermint onto the wet candy coating to adhere properly before it hardens.
- Set Pretzels: Place the dipped and decorated pretzel rods onto parchment or wax paper to dry. Allow them to set at room temperature until the coating hardens completely, about 20-30 minutes.
- Store and Serve: Once set, store pretzel rods in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness. Serve for holiday parties, gifting, or festive snacking.
Notes
- Use almond bark or candy melts for easier melting and sturdier coating.
- To prevent cracking in candy coating, melt gently and avoid overheating.
- Decorate immediately after dipping to ensure sprinkles stick.
- Store in a cool, dry place to avoid melting or stickiness.
- Customize with different sprinkles to match your holiday theme.
Keywords: Christmas pretzel rods, holiday treats, candy coated pretzels, festive snacks, easy holiday desserts, chocolate pretzels