Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Pretzel Rods are the perfect summer time treat. Perfect to serve for your Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Fourth of July gatherings, they combine the perfect sweet and salty taste with some patriotic flair.
Assorted Sprinkles (Stars and Silver Sprinkling Sugar) If Desired
Ingredients
Pretzel Rods
White Candy Melts or Vanilla-Flavored Almond Bark
Red Candy Melts
Blue Candy Melts
Assorted SprinklesStars and Silver Sprinkling Sugar If Desired
Instructions
Melt the candy coating according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. If the candy coating is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to help thin the candy but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.
White Candy Melts or Vanilla-Flavored Almond Bark, Red Candy Melts, Blue Candy Melts
Pour candy coating over two-thirds of the pretzel rod and shake gently to remove excess. If applying sprinkles, do so immediately rotating the pretzel rods to coat all sides. Larger sprinkles work best if placed individually.
Pretzel Rods, White Candy Melts or Vanilla-Flavored Almond Bark, Blue Candy Melts, Red Candy Melts
Place pretzel rod on waxed paper or cooling rack. (Cook’s notes: Waxed paper makes for easier release.)
If dipping with additional colored candy melts, allow initial candy coating to set completely.
Then, use a spoon or fork to drizzle candy coating over the pretzel rods. Before the pretzel sets, gently pick it up and move to clean wax paper.
If you’re using sprinkles, be sure to sprinkle them on in your desired pattern before the candy dries.
Assorted Sprinkles
Let pretzel rods dry completely before packaging or serving.
Notes
Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients. For this particular recipe, nutrition facts can also vary based on how thick you layer the candy melts and how heavily you decorate the pretzels.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal
Keyword American Flag Pretzel Rods, Fourth of July Pretzel Rods, French Flag Pretzel Rods