How To Make Patriotic Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

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These patriotic chocolate dipped pretzel rods are an easy patriotic recipe for kids! Pretzel rods are dipped in colored candy melts and topped with patriotic sprinkles. They come together quickly and are a great snack for kids! So, if you’re looking for an easy Memorial Day recipe, Fourth of July recipe, or pretzel recipes, this is a great one to try!

And, if you want more patriotic recipes, check out this list of patriotic ideas for kids that also includes crafts and activities!

How To Make These Patriotic Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will be where you lay the dipped pretzels to set.

Place ½ cup of candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power or on the defrost setting for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the candy melts are fully melted and smooth. Melt one color at a time and dip the pretzels. If you try doing all three colors at a time the chocolate will turn hard.

Dip one pretzel rod into the melted candy, tilting the bowl and using a spoon to help cover the pretzel evenly. Coat about half the length of the pretzel rod or as much as you like.

Gently shake off any excess candy melt before placing the pretzel rod on the parchment paper.

While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle the patriotic sprinkles over the pretzel. You can sprinkle them by hand or roll the wet, candy-coated section of the pretzel rod in a bowl of sprinkles for fuller coverage.

Allow the candy melts to harden completely at room temperature, which should take about 15-30 minutes. For quicker setting, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

Serve the pretzel rods once the candy melts have set. If not serving immediately, store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the pretzels from becoming soft.

Important Tips For This Recipe

• Melt the chocolate in short intervals, stirring in between. This ensures the chocolate doesn’t burn and will be at the perfect consistency.
• Only work with one color! If one color sits for too long while you melt another color, it will turn hard and will be very difficult to re-melt.
• Change up the designs! you can add stripes, dip the entire pretzel in chocolate, or use different sprinkles or glitter for these pretzel rods.

Patriotic Recipes For Kids

Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats– Turn rice krispie treats into beautiful patriotic pops that both kids and adults will love!

S’mores Dip– Enjoy this delicious patriotic s’mores dip made with all the classic s’more ingredients, decorated to look like the American Flag.

Patriotic Crafts For Kids

Toilet Paper Roll American Flag– Use recycled toilet paper rolls to create a beautiful American flag that is the perfect decor for patriotic holidays.

American Flag Wands– Instead of giving kids dangerous sparklers, opt for these DIY American flag wands instead! Using ribbon and a dowel, kids can create a flag that they can wave in the wind.

Patriotic Activities For Kids

Squirt Gun Firework Painting– Painting has never been this fun! Kids will use a squirt gun to create a beautiful firework painting!

DIY Bubble Wands– I call these bubble wands a “craftivity” because it is a craft and an activity in one! Kids will make adorable star shaped bubble wands and use them to blow bubbles!

How To Make Patriotic Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

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These patriotic chocolate dipped pretzel rods are an easy and festive patriotic treat! Red, white, and blue and ready in minutes for any summer celebration.

• Author: stacie
• Prep Time: 10
• Decorating + Setting Time: 20+15
• Total Time: 45
• Yield: 12 pretzel rods 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Assembly
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

·      12 pretzel rods

·      ½ cup of red candy melts

·      ½ cup of white candy melts

·      ½ cup of blue candy melts

·      2 tablespoons of patriotic sprinkles (red, white, and blue)

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Instructions

·      Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will be where you lay the dipped pretzels to set.

·      Melting Candy Melts: Work with one color at a time.

·      Place ½ cup of candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power or on the defrost setting for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the candy melts are fully melted and smooth.

·      Dipping Pretzels: Dip one pretzel rod into the melted candy, tilting the bowl and using a spoon to help cover the pretzel evenly. Coat about half the length of the pretzel rod or as much as you like.

·      Gently shake off any excess candy melt before placing the pretzel rod on the parchment paper.

·      Adding Sprinkles: While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle the patriotic sprinkles over the pretzel. You can sprinkle them by hand or roll the wet, candy-coated section of the pretzel rod in a bowl of sprinkles for fuller coverage.

·      Setting: Allow the candy melts to harden completely at room temperature, which should take about 15-30 minutes. For quicker setting, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

·      Serving or Storing: Serve the pretzel rods once the candy melts have set. If not serving immediately, store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the pretzels from becoming soft.

stacie

Stacie is a former first grade teacher who loves to share educational activities to help kids learn, grow, and develop! She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Child Development with a focus on Mental Health.

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