Description
Celebrate spring with these delightful Easter Pretzel Rods, featuring crunchy pretzels dipped in creamy white chocolate and decorated with colorful pastel candy melts and festive sprinkles. Perfect as a fun, no-bake treat for parties, gifts, or seasonal snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 12 pretzel rods
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
Decorative Candy Melts
- Pastel-colored candy melts (pink, yellow, blue, purple – about ¼ cup each)
Toppings
- Assorted Easter sprinkles or nonpareils
Instructions
- Prepare the Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier after decorating.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate or vanilla candy melts by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each interval until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Pretzel Rods: Holding each pretzel rod, dip it about halfway into the melted white chocolate. Gently tap the rod to allow excess chocolate to drip off, achieving an even coating.
- Set the Chocolate Base: Place the dipped pretzels on the lined baking sheet and allow them to set at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes, so the chocolate hardens slightly.
- Melt Pastel Candy Melts: In separate small bowls, melt each pastel-colored candy melt (pink, yellow, blue, purple) using the microwave in short bursts until smooth.
- Decorate with Pastel Drizzles: Using a spoon or a piping bag, drizzle the melted pastel colors over the white chocolate-coated section of each pretzel rod in fun and creative patterns.
- Add Sprinkles: While the pastel candy melts are still wet, sprinkle assorted Easter sprinkles or nonpareils over the pretzels to add festive texture and color.
- Final Setting: Allow the decorated pretzel rods to set completely at room temperature or chill them in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes until the coatings are firm.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain freshness and texture.
- These pretzel rods make fantastic Easter gifts when wrapped individually in cellophane bags tied with festive ribbons.
- For variety, try using different types of sprinkles or mixing candy melt colors to match other seasonal themes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
