4th of July Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
4th of July Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods are the perfect festive treat, combining crunchy pretzels with rich chocolate and vibrant sprinkles. These easy-to-make snacks offer a delightful sweet and salty flavor, making them a hit at summer gatherings. Ideal for celebrating Independence Day or enjoying a sunny day, these colorful pretzel rods will add fun to your festivities and are a great way to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: None specified
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 large pretzel rods
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Parchment paper (for drying)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing them on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle generously with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in another bowl and drizzle over the sprinkles using a piping bag or ziplock bag with a corner cut off.
- Allow the pretzel rods to cool completely for about one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod (25g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg