Firecracker Pretzel Rods (Easy Recipe)
Firecracker Pretzel Rods are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for patriotic celebrations, parties, or simply as a fun snack. These colorful, candy-coated pretzel rods are not only visually appealing but also incredibly tasty, combining the crunch of pretzels with the sweetness of candy melts.
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
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will be where you lay the dipped pretzels to set.
- 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.
- 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.