Description
These festive Christmas Pretzel Rods combine crunchy pretzels dipped in colorful candy coatings and adorned with holiday-themed sprinkles, making them a delightful and easy-to-make seasonal treat perfect for gift-giving or holiday parties.
Ingredients
Base
- Pretzel rods
Candy Coating
- 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
Decorations
- Confetti Holly Mix sprinkles
- Wilton Holiday Nonpareils
- Wilton Christmas Snowflake Sprinkles
- Crushed peppermint
Instructions
- Melt the Candy Coating: Melt the candy coating of your choice according to the package instructions, ensuring not to overheat the candy. Overheating causes it to thicken excessively. To adjust the consistency, you may add up to 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening to thin it, but avoid adding any liquids as these will cause the candy to seize and harden.
- Dip the Pretzel Rods: Dip each pretzel rod into the melted candy coating, covering approximately two-thirds of the rod. Gently shake off excess coating to prevent thick clumps.
- Apply Sprinkles: While the candy coating is still wet, immediately apply sprinkles by rotating the pretzel to evenly coat all sides. For larger sprinkles, place them individually to ensure good adhesion and appearance.
- Set the Coating: Place the coated pretzel rods on waxed paper or a cooling rack to set. Waxed paper is recommended for easier removal once dried.
- Optional Drizzle: If desired, after the initial coating has fully set, melt additional colored candy melts and drizzle over the pretzel rods using a spoon or fork. Lift and place the rods onto clean waxed paper before the drizzle sets to avoid sticking.
- Dry Completely: Allow the pretzel rods to dry completely before packaging or serving to maintain their crisp texture.
- Storage: Store the finished pretzel rods in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid refrigeration as it may cause the pretzels to soften.
Notes
- Add vegetable shortening sparingly to candy melts to thin candy without causing issues.
- Use waxed paper to prevent sticking and ease removal of dried pretzels.
- Larger sprinkles should be placed one-by-one for the best effect.
- Do not add liquids to candy melts, as they cause candy to seize.
- Store pretzels at room temperature to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
