Sweet & Salty Firecracker Pretzel Rods for Your 4th of July Bash

Looking for a fun and easy treat to spice up your Independence Day BBQ or picnic? These Firecracker Pretzel Rods are the perfect addition to your patriotic celebration!

With colorful candy melts and festive sprinkles, these sweet and salty snacks are sure to steal the show at any holiday party.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or bringing something special to a friend’s, these pretzel rods will have everyone reaching for seconds!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Servings: 12 pretzel rods

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Decorating Time: 20 minutes

Setting Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

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)

Step-by-step Guide:

1 – 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.

2 – 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.

3 – Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the candy melts are fully melted and smooth.

4 – 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.

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

6 – 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.

7 – 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.

8 – Serve the pretzel rods once the candy melts have set. Enjoy!

**If not serving immediately, store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the pretzels from becoming soft.

Pro Tips for Success:

• Use a spoon for even coating: When dipping your pretzel rods in the candy melts, tilt the bowl and use a spoon to ensure the candy covers the pretzel evenly. This will give you a smooth, flawless finish!

• Mix and match colors: Feel free to get creative with your candy melts! Instead of using just red, white, and blue, try swirling different colors together for a marbled effect. This adds a fun, custom touch to your pretzel rods.

• Use quality candy melts: For the best results, make sure to use high-quality candy melts. They melt more smoothly and set better, giving your pretzel rods a shiny, professional finish.

These Firecracker Pretzel Rods are the perfect treat to bring the festive spirit to your 4th of July celebration!

Sweet, salty, and colorful, they’re an easy-to-make snack that will impress all your guests.

Whether you’re enjoying a backyard BBQ or a fun picnic with friends, these pretzels will be the star of the show.

Grab your ingredients, and let the party begin!

Firecracker Pretzels

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

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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

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   This will be where you lay the dipped pretzels to set.
2. Melting Candy Melts: Work with one color at a time.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Gently shake off any excess candy melt before placing the
   pretzel rod on the parchment paper.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.