Make 4th of July Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods for a red, white and blue treat sure to impress. This recipe is so easy and takes very little time but looks amazing.
I have the perfect treat to make for Memorial Day, July 4th or Labor Day. You definitely want to make 4th of July Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods for a festive treat.
This easy no bake dessert recipe is so much fun to make and eat! We have been making it for years. It’s an annual tradition everyone enjoys along with 43 No Bake 4th of July Desserts.
Why This Recipe Works
You don’t have to heat up the stove or use a ton of ingredients. It’s so easy to make this without much work. The sprinkles and melted wafers look patriotic and festive.
The sweet and salty treat taste great and look perfect for the occasion. Everyone will enjoy dipped pretzels for Halloween.
Ingredients
- Pretzel Rods. The larger pretzel rods are perfect for this recipe.
- Candy Melts. I used red, royal blue and white. These colorful candy melts look so patriotic.
- Sprinkles. Red, White and Blue Star Sprinkles look festive.
Get the complete list of ingredients for this recipe at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Instead of dipping the pretzels, try drizzling them with chocolate only and decorating with sprinkles. The kids will love helping!
- Use mini pretzels instead of pretzel rods.
- Try other colors. This recipe is perfect year round and can easily be modified for other holidays and occasions.
- Dip the pretzels in melted white chocolate, dark chocolate or milk chocolate almond bark. Top with different colors of candy melt drizzles or sprinkles.
- Candy is a fun topping. Sprinkle M&M candy or colored candy on top.
How to Make 4th of July Pretzel Rods
Step 1. First, melt each color of candy melts in a separate tall glass. Make sure to melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Stir in between, until they are completely melted.
Step 2. Next, dip the pretzel rods into the different colors of candy melts. Remove any excess chocolate. Then place on a lined baking sheet.
Step 3. Use a fork to drizzle the opposite color candy melts on each of the pretzel rods for decoration. Then top with the sprinkles.
Step 4. Allow to set and then serve in a mason jar.
FAQs
If stored properly in an airtight container, they will last up to 2 weeks. Which makes them perfect for gift giving.
Pretzel Rods are the perfect dessert to make ahead of time. You can make them as early as 2 weeks in advance. Make sure to store in an airtight container.
Keep the pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature so that they will stay fresh longer. No one wants stale pretzels and this will ensure they stay nice and crispy.
Try More 4th of July Desserts
- Red White and Blue Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- 4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos
- How to make Red, White, and Blue Jello
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4th of July Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Ingredients
- 24 Pretzel Rods
- 4 ounces red candy melts
- 4 ounces royal blue candy melts
- 4 ounces white candy melts
- Red White and Blue Star Sprinkles
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Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet or tray with parchment paper, wax paper, aluminum foil, or place a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Place 4 ounces red candy melts, 4 ounces royal blue candy melts, and 4 ounces white candy melts into three separate tall microwave-safe glasses or bowls.
- Microwave each color in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the candy melts are completely melted and smooth.
- Dip 8 pretzel rods halfway into the melted royal blue candy, allowing any excess coating to drip off before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Then dip 8 of the pretzels in the red candy melt and the remaining 8 in the white candy melt and place them on the cookie sheet as well.
- Repeat with 8 pretzel rods dipped in the red candy melts and the remaining 8 pretzel rods dipped in the white candy melts.
- While the candy coating is still wet, use a fork to drizzle the remaining melted candy colors over each pretzel rod for a festive design.
- Immediately sprinkle the coated pretzel rods with red, white, and blue star sprinkles before the candy hardens.
- Let the pretzel rods sit at room temperature for about 1 hour, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes, until the candy coating is completely set.
- Serve immediately or store the pretzel rods in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
