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Christmas Pretzel Rods Recipe

Delicious Christmas Pretzel Rods Recipe for Festive Fun

This Christmas Pretzel Rods recipe combines crunchy pretzel rods with colorful candy melts for a no-bake treat, perfect for holiday fun.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pretzel rods
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Base
  • 12 large Pretzel rods Provides the crunchy base for the treat.
For the Candy Coating
  • 1 cup Brown candy coating Adds a rich chocolate flavor.
  • 1 cup White candy coating Offers a delicious vanilla sweetness.
  • 1 cup Green candy coating Perfect for festive decorations.
  • 1 cup Red candy coating Enhances the holiday feel.
For the Sprinkles
  • 1 cup Assorted sprinkles Adds visual appeal and texture.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wax paper
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all the ingredients and line a baking sheet with wax paper.
  2. Melt the chosen candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  3. Dip each pretzel rod into the melted candy coating and allow excess to drip off.
  4. Sprinkle desired toppings over the dipped portion of the pretzel rod.
  5. Let the pretzel rods rest on the wax paper for 15-20 minutes until the coating is firm.
  6. Optionally, drizzle additional melted candy coatings over the completed pretzel rods.
  7. Once set, serve the pretzel rods or package them as gifts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzel rodCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Avoid refrigeration to maintain crispness.

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