Description
These festive Christmas Pretzel Rods are a delightful holiday treat combining salty pretzels with colorful candy coatings and holiday-themed sprinkles. They are easy to make, perfect for gifting, parties, or simply enjoying a sweet and salty snack during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- Pretzel rods
Candy Coatings
- Brown candy coating (milk chocolate morsels or chocolate almond bark)
- White candy coating (white chocolate morsels or vanilla almond bark)
- Green candy coating
- Red candy coating
Sprinkles and Decorations
- Assorted sprinkles (Confetti Holly Mix, Wilton Holiday Nonpareils, Wilton Christmas Snowflake Sprinkles)
- Crushed peppermint
Instructions
- Melt the Candy Coating: Melt the candy coatings according to the package directions, taking special care not to overheat, which could make the candy too thick. If thick, add 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening to thin the coating. Avoid adding any liquid to prevent seizing.
- Coat the Pretzel Rods: Dip or pour the melted candy over about two-thirds of each pretzel rod. Gently shake off excess coating to avoid drips or clumps.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately after coating, while the candy is still wet, apply sprinkles by rotating the pretzel rods to ensure even coverage. Larger sprinkles should be placed individually for best effect.
- Set on Waxed Paper or Cooling Rack: Place coated pretzel rods onto waxed paper or a cooling rack to dry completely. Waxed paper is recommended for easier removal.
- Optional Candy Drizzle: Once the initial candy coating has fully set, drizzle additional colors of candy melts over the pretzels using a spoon or fork. Before this drizzle sets, carefully move the pretzels to fresh wax paper.
- Dry and Store: Allow the pretzels to dry thoroughly before packaging or serving. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness; refrigerating may soften the pretzels.
Notes
- Do not overheat the candy coatings to avoid thickening and clumping.
- Use vegetable shortening to thin candy coatings if necessary—never add water or other liquids.
- Waxed paper is ideal for drying coated pretzels as it prevents sticking.
- Larger sprinkles should be applied individually for better coverage and appearance.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container to keep pretzels crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
