4th Of July Dessert Pretzels

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These easy 4th Of July Pretzels are a wonderful way to celebrate America’s birthday! Made easily in minutes, these tasty covered pretzels are a fun treat that the entire family can get involved in making. 

Candied pretzels are always easy to make and they are fun to change up for different occasions too!

These are patriotic pretzels for the 4th (or andy patriotic holidays), but by mixing up the  festive sprinkles and candy colors, these are truly a fun treat to make year-round.

Red white and blue dessert

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These Candied Pretzel Rods are so easy one when you are looking for a tasty festive 4th of July dessert or snack to put together quickly. I love simple recipes like this one because I can use ingredients I already have on hand and the amount of clean

4th of July dessert pretzels

Today’s recipe is a wonderful Candied Pretzels is not only fun to make, but is also incredibly easy. I love to change up the colors for different holidays.

These snacks are the perfect treat for parties, party favors and lunch box treats too! These days it is also great that it is an easy finger food recipe for people to enjoy. 

4th of July red white and blue dessert pretzels

How to make 4th of July red white and blue dessert pretzels 

The full recipe is below, but to prepare, you just need a few ingredients:

Pretzels – I prefer using rods for this recipe, but you can also use twisted pretzels or even mini-pretzes.

Candy Melts – I used white candy melts, but you can also use white chocolate chips too! Just add a little bit of shortening to the chips before melting. You can also use Red candy melts and Blue candy melts.

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Patriotic Sprinkles – Bring out the Red, White and Blue sprinkles and festive stars for these. 

4th Of July Dessert Pretzel


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4th of July Dessert pretzels

4th Of July Red White and Blue Pretzels

 

4th Of July Dessert Pretzels

Tips

  • Store candied pretzels in an airtight container.
  • These are also fun as party favors – just wrap in cellophane bags and tie with colorful ribbon.
  • Serve these patriotic treats as a dessert with our Patriotic Soiral Hot Dogs.
4th Of July Dessert Pretzels

4th Of July Dessert Pretzels

Raquel Pineira
These Candy Dipped Pretzel Rods are perfect for parties or for an easy no-bake treat! Red white and blue for a fun 4th of July treat.
5 from 39 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course 4th of July
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 118 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 oz. package pretzel rods
  • 1 12 oz bag white candy melts
  • decorative sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • 1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.
  • 2. Melt candy wafers in microwave for 1 minute at 50% power. Heat and stir with additional 30 second intervals until candy is melted.
  • 3.Dip each pretzel rod in the melted chocolate, using a butter knife to coat around the rod.
  • 4. Dust with candy sprinkles and/or crushed candies.
  • 5. Let cool until set about 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 381mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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