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Christmas Pretzel Rods

Christmas Pretzel Rods Recipe

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Looking for a delightful and festive treat this holiday season? Our Christmas Pretzel Rods recipe is the perfect solution! These sweet and salty snacks are not only easy to make but also offer endless opportunities for creativity. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, celebrating at school, or enjoying a cozy night in, these colorful chocolate-covered pretzel rods will be a hit with everyone. Involve your kids in the kitchen for some quality bonding time while dipping and decorating these treats. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll have a delicious homemade snack that’s perfect for gifting or sharing. Enjoy the laughter and joy that comes from creating these festive delights!

Ingredients

  • Pretzel rods
  • 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
  • Assorted sprinkles (e.g., confetti holly mix, nonpareils, snowflake sprinkles, crushed peppermint)

Instructions

  1. Melt your chosen candy coatings according to package instructions. If necessary, add vegetable shortening to achieve a smooth consistency.
  2. Dip each pretzel rod into the melted candy, covering about two-thirds of it. Gently shake off excess coating.
  3. Immediately add sprinkles while the candy is still wet.
  4. Place coated pretzels on wax paper or a cooling rack to set.
  5. Optionally drizzle additional colors once the initial layer has hardened.
  6. Allow pretzel rods to dry completely before serving or packaging.

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