St. Patrick's Day Pretzels
These colorful and festive St. Patrick's Day Pretzels are the perfect crunchy snack to brighten up any holiday table. Quick and easy to make, they feature pretzel rods coated in candy melts and adorned with themed sprinkles.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 20 pieces pretzel rods Choose sturdy, thick rods.
- 2 cups white candy melts High-quality candy melts preferred.
- 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, separated Use neutral oil; avoid flavored oils.
- 1/3 cup red candy melts
- 1/3 cup orange candy melts
- 1/3 cup green candy melts
- 1/3 cup blue candy melts
- 1/3 cup purple candy melts
- gold sprinkles Use for decoration.
- St. Patrick's Day sprinkles Use for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your workspace by lining a cookie sheet with wax paper.
- Group sprinkles in small bowls for quick access.
Coating the Pretzels
- Melt the white candy melts with 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil until smooth.
- Dip the top two-thirds of the pretzel rods in the melted white candy and sprinkle with gold and St. Patrick's Day sprinkles.
Adding Colors
- Melt the colored candy melts separately, adding 1/2 teaspoon oil to each.
- Drizzle the colors over the dipped pretzels, allowing each color to set slightly between applications.
Chilling and Storing
- Chill the pretzels until the coating is firm, about 15–25 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
These pretzels are customizable with different colors and sprinkles, making them perfect for various occasions. They are easy to store and transport for parties or gifting.