Christmas Pretzel Rods
Christmas Pretzel Rods combine the salty crunch of pretzels with smooth, creamy chocolate and festive holiday sprinkles for a quick, easy, and customizable treat perfect for gifting, parties, or family fun during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including setting time)
- Yield: About 20 pretzel rods
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake / Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
- Pretzel rods: sturdy rods for easy dipping and crunchy texture (about 20 rods)
- Chocolate melts or chocolate chips (white, milk, or dark; about 12 oz)
- Festive sprinkles: red, green, and white
Optional Toppings
- Crushed candy canes
- Chopped nuts
- Mini M&Ms
Tools
- Wax paper or parchment paper for setting
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper to place dipped pretzels on later. Gather all ingredients and set out pretzel rods ready for dipping.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place chocolate melts or chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between until melted smooth and glossy to prevent burning.
- Dip the Pretzel Rods: Hold each pretzel rod by one end and dip it into the melted chocolate, covering about two-thirds of the rod. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Festive Sprinkles and Toppings: While the chocolate coating is still wet, generously sprinkle your choice of festive sprinkles and optional toppings over the dipped portion, getting creative to make each rod unique.
- Let Them Set: Allow the chocolate to harden by leaving the pretzels at room temperature for about an hour, or place them in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Use room temperature chocolate to ensure a smooth dip and prevent clumping.
- Dip pretzels in small batches to avoid chocolate cooling too quickly.
- Refrigerate after decorating to help sprinkles stick and maintain crispness.
- Combine smooth toppings like chocolate drizzle with crunchy toppings like nuts for textural contrast.
- Store pretzels away from humidity to keep them crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas pretzel rods, holiday snacks, chocolate dipped pretzels, festive treats, easy holiday recipes, chocolate and pretzels
Find it online: https://gourmetglazing.com/christmas-pretzel-rods/
