Candy Covered Pretzel Sticks

Celebrate any occasion with these easy chocolate covered pretzel sticks.

Candy covered pretzel sticks. Dip three fourths of each pretzel into caramel allowing excess to drip off. Sprinkle with or roll in toppings. Place on parchment covered cake board. These candy covered cactus pretzel rods make a great treat or snack for a tropical themed birthday party.

In fact they are also known as birch tree twigs because they resemble the twigs of a birch tree. Then place about 1 2 cup of candy melts of each color in the heavy duty zip top bags. Place on waxed paper until set. Dip one half of each pretzel rod into melted chocolate.

Let stand until set. Sprinkle dipped pretzels with pearlized white jimmies to create cactus spikes. Snip a tiny cut in one corner of the bag and drizzle away. Microwave for about 20 25 seconds.

Dip each pretzel rod into melted chocolate tilting glass so that half of the pretzel rod is covered in chocolate. Chocolate covered pretzel rods pair sweet and salty flavors and offer a range of decoration options to fit any holiday or special occasion. Drizzle some dipped pretzel rods with contrasting color or flavor of melted chips. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.

These particular chocolate covered pretzel sticks are very popular as a woodland theme party favor or treat. Dress up chocolate covered pretzel sticks with sprinkles coconut or a chocolate drizzle. Drizzle melted chocolate from spoon while rotating pretzel to get even coverage place decorated pretzels on prepared wire rack. In a microwave melt white baking chips.

Reheat caramel in microwave if mixture becomes too thick for dipping roll in almonds. Melt light cocoa blue yellow orange red pink and white candy melts candy separately according to package directions. Lay on wax paper lined baking sheets lining up the rods but leave a bit of space between them. Chill until firm about 10 to 15 minutes.

If using different colored chocolate drizzle you can dip all the pretzels first. How to make chocolate covered pretzel sticks chocolate covered pretzel sticks make great treats party favors or gifts for neighbors. Squish the candy melts around in the bag until they are melted and smooth. Dip half of the caramel coated pretzels in white baking chips allowing excess to drip off.

It s so easy to make too. Allow to set a little but not completely dry while waiting make sure your white chocolate is ready. Holding chocolate dipped pretzel rod over a plate of red colored sugar or crushed candies spoon sugar or candies over pretzel while turning to coat evenly. Tap to smooth and remove excess candy.

Place pretzels on wax paper lined tray. Dip each pretzel rod about 2 3 of the way up in chocolate.