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Christmas Pretzel Rods

These Christmas Pretzel Rods balance crunchy pretzels with smooth chocolate, topped with colorful decorations. A fun, creative treat for holiday gatherings!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pretzel rods 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 pretzel rods
  • 12 oz melting chocolate
  • 12 oz green candy melts
  • 1 cup peppermint bits
  • 36 mini M&M's (12 red, 24 mini)
  • 12 heart sprinkles
  • 12 snowman icing decorations
  • 12 mini pretzel twists
  • 12 licorice strings
  • green sprinkles
  • Christmas lights sprinkles

Instructions

  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals.
  • Dip each pretzel rod into the chocolate, letting excess drip off.
  • While chocolate is wet, add toppings like peppermint bits and sprinkles.
  • Use icing and licorice for decorative accents.
  • Place on parchment paper and allow to set, or refrigerate for quicker results.

Notes

Use quality melting chocolate for best flavor.
Work in a cool area to avoid melting.
Encourage kids to choose their favorite toppings.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Dipping
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg