Description
Delightfully festive and easy to make, these Easter Pretzel Rods are perfect for holiday celebrations. Crisp pretzel rods dipped in creamy white chocolate and decorated with colorful pastel sprinkles and crushed mini chocolate eggs create a sweet and salty treat that is both visually appealing and delicious. Ideal for gifting or party platters, these no-bake treats can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (optional, for thinning chocolate)
- Optional: pastel-colored food coloring
Pretzel and Toppings
- 12 large pretzel rods
- 1/2 cup pastel-colored sprinkles
- 1/2 cup crushed mini chocolate eggs or M&M’s
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure coated pretzels don’t stick and can set properly.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted. If the chocolate is too thick for easy dipping, stir in vegetable shortening gradually to thin it out.
- Optional coloring: For a pastel Easter theme, divide the melted chocolate into smaller bowls and add a few drops of pastel food coloring to each to create a variety of shades.
- Dip the pretzels: Take each pretzel rod and dip it about halfway into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to help coat evenly if needed. Gently lift and allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle the coated pretzel rods with the pastel-colored sprinkles and crushed mini chocolate eggs or M&Ms for a festive look.
- Set the chocolate: Lay the decorated pretzels on the prepared baking sheet and let them sit at room temperature or place in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes until the chocolate is completely set.
- Serve or store: Once set, arrange the Easter Pretzel Rods on a platter to serve or package individually in cellophane bags for gifting or storage.
Notes
- Use different colored candy melts for a more colorful and festive appearance.
- These pretzel rods can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Children will enjoy helping with the dipping and decorating process, making it a fun family activity.
- If you want a stronger chocolate flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of cocoa powder into the melted white chocolate before dipping.
- Ensure pretzels are completely dry before dipping to help the chocolate adhere better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
