If you are looking for a frugal but festive treat, try these Christmas Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods. They are so delicious and easy to decorate with anything you like!
This is such a fun Christmas treat and we have been making it for years. The kids love to help and everyone loves to eat these tasty chocolate covered pretzel rods.
Jazz them up with sprinkles, nuts, chocolate, coconut or anything your family loves. It is one of our favorite Christmas treats along with Reindeer Pretzel Rods. We also make Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods year round.
What's in this post: Christmas Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Why We Love This
It is so easy and a ton of fun to make. We like to make an assortment of all different kinds of pretzel rods. This sweet and salty treat is a crowd favorite and taste delicious.
If you like making homemade gifts for your kids teachers, neighbors or friends these Christmas Pretzel Rods are always easy to make. We love that it a budget friendly treat and perfect to package up.
Ingredients
- Pretzel Rods. This is the perfect shape to make these fun treats. Any brand is fine.
- Candy Melts. We chose traditional Christmas colors and used Red Candy Melts, Green Candy Melts and White Candy Melts.
- Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips. I like semi-sweet because it isn’t overly sweet, but you can use milk chocolate.
- Toppings. Festive sprinkles, Christmas M&Ms, Chopped Nuts, crushed candy canes, peppermint candy or caramel.
Skip to the bottom and find the complete ingredient list for Christmas pretzel sticks.
Variations and Substitutions
- Instead of dipping the pretzels, try drizzling them with chocolate only and decorating with sprinkles. The kids will love helping!
- Use mini pretzels twist 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 white chocolate or milk chocolate. Top with different colors of candy melt drizzles or sprinkles.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1. Melt the white candy melts and chocolate chips in 2 separate microwave safe bowls. Melt in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until they are completely melted.
- Step 2. Then melt the green candy melts and red candy melts in a separate microwave-safe bowl in 30 second increments.
Step 3. Next, dip half of the pretzel rods into the melted candy coating and the melted chocolate. Remove any excess chocolate.
Step 4. Place the pretzels on a lined baking sheet.
Step 5. Decorate Pretzel Rods. Use a fork to drizzle the opposite color candy melts onto the pretzel rods. Then top with the sprinkles, M&M’s, nuts, etc.
Step 6. Allow to set and then enjoy.
How to Serve
Christmas Pretzel Rods Recipe is one of my favorite holiday treats to make. This would be a fun activity to have friends over and have them decorate the pretzel rods.
- Serve in a Jar – If you are having a holiday party, these pretzel rods would make the perfect table centerpiece. Place them in a jar for a fun and festive look.
- On a Platter – These would be perfect for a Charcuterie Board with other holiday desserts.
- Treat Bags – Wrap them in treat bags for a fun gift idea for friends or neighbors.
FAQs
If stored in an airtight container, they will last up to 2 weeks.
When we make these chocolate covered pretzels, we like to use colorful candy melts. They melt easily and always have fun colors to use. But you can easily melt dark chocolate chips or almond bark to dip pretzels.
Chocolate covered pretzel rods are perfect to make up to 2 weeks in advance. Make sure to store properly to keep their freshness. These are perfect to make ahead of time.
Pretzel Rod Christmas Treats do not need to be refrigerator. But you can place them in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator if you prefer.
Place candy coated pretzel rods in an air tight container at room temperature. If you are keeping them on a cookie tray, make sure to cover with a plastic wrap. This will keep their freshness longer.
This is also a great recipe to use leftover candy. You can add crushed candy to the top of the chocolate. We love to use what we have and this recipe makes it super easy to do so.
More Easy Christmas Desserts
- Christmas Pinwheel Cookies recipe
- Easy Christmas Pinwheel Cookies Recipe
- Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe – 3 Ingredient
- Christmas Chocolate Covered Oreos
- Grinch Puppy Chow
Make these treats for your next holiday party. Then please come back and leave a comment and star recipe rating.
Christmas Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Ingredients
- 24 Pretzel Rods
- 4 ounces red candy melts
- 4 ounces green candy melts
- 4 ounces white candy melts
- 4 ounces Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
- Toppings: Christmas Sprinkles Christmas M&Ms, chopped nuts, etc.
Instructions
- Melt the white candy melts and the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 2 separate tall glasses.
- Melt them in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until they are completely melted.
- Melt the green and red candy melts in separate bowls in 30 second increments as well.
- Dip pretzel rods into the white candy melt and the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, wax paper, foil or wire rack.
- With a fork drizzle the opposite color candy melts onto the pretzel rods for decoration and top with the sprinkles, m&ms, nuts, etc.
- Allow them to cool completely (1 hour at room temperature or 30 minutes in the refrigerator).
- Enjoy!
Christmas Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Thank you!
MAKE THESE YEAR AROUND AND THE GRANDKIDS LOVE THEM-WHO AM I KIDDING THEY ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITES. DECORATE ACCORDING TO THE HOLIDAY AND WE STORE IN FRIDGE
My grandsons had so much fun making these….easy and yummy for two little boys (and grandma. lol)