Don’t miss out on this Christmas Pretzel Sticks Recipe! It’s an easy and fun way to make a candy-coated treat. While this is perfect for the holidays, it’s also great for a birthday party dessert, too.
Once you make this recipe for candy-coated pretzels once, you’re going to be hooked and ready to make them again!
Be sure to check out my other Holiday Cookies and Sweet Treats for even more tasty ideas.
The yummy melted chocolate with the crunch of the pretzels is the best!
Since there are very few steps to making this dessert, it’s one that you can whip up in a short amount of time. Just be sure to allow time for the pretzels to set up after you dip in chocolate.
Christmas Pretzel Sticks Recipe
This is one of those recipes that everyone can join in on the fun. The boys like to help by laying out the ingredients needed so I can get started right away! The sooner they’re made, the sooner the snacking starts!
They’re huge fans of using semi-sweet chocolate for this recipe but you can use dark chocolate and white chocolate as well. Don’t forget to add on the sprinkles and fun toppings for even more sweet bites!
How do I keep the melted candy melts from sticking to the surface?
You just need to set the dipped pretzels on waxed paper or parchment paper and let them dry. The melted chocolate might stick a bit, but it’ll peel off easily and stay on the pretzel once you take them off.
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Make it a Meal:
Now is the time to give meal planning a try! I’ve been planning the family meals for years and it’s worked out great! Everyone loves being able to know what is for dinner and then be able to make a plan!
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Vegetable Side: Roasted Asparagus Recipe
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Refreshing Drink: Super Tasty Blue Mocktail Recipes
Best Pretzel Recipes:
Once you make this Holiday Pretzel Recipe, it’s time to keep that dessert momentum going! The best part about pretzel desserts is that they’re fast, easy, and delicious. Here are just a few of my favorites that I think you’ll enjoy and love as well.
Don’t forget to make these Creative and Tasty Pretzel Stick Dessert Recipes the next time you’re craving a bit of crunchy and sweet.
I’m a huge fan of these Easy Candy Coated Pretzel Pumpkins for Kids.
These Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks are a great snack!
Witch Broom Sticks are a fun Halloween treat for the kids!
Make a batch of Halloween Bark to satisfy that sweet and salty craving!
The kids love when it’s that time of year to make this Easy Grinch Pretzel Sticks Recipe.
Everyone will love having bites of these Fun and Festive Hawaiian Luau Pretzel Rods.
How do you store pretzel rods?
So that they don’t get stale, you need to store them in an airtight container and keep them that way until you’re ready to snack on them!
More Chocolate Chip Recipes:
- Creamy Chocolate Chip Caramel Fruit Dip Recipe
- Incredible White Chocolate Chip Brownie Bites
- Gluten Free Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Christmas Pretzel Sticks Recipe
So much fun and a great holiday snack for the kids!
Ingredients
- 12 pretzel rods
- 6 ounces of chocolate chips milk
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Add parchment paper to a baking sheet and fill a pot with 1 inch of water.
- Put the chocolate in a bowl that is heat safe and place it on top of the pot on the stove. Be sure that the bowl isn't touching the water.
- Heat on low/medium heat and stir a lot. The chocolate needs to be fully melted.
- Take the pretzel rods and dip them into the melted chocolate. You can use a spoon or spatula to help get more of the chocolate on them. Once done, only half of the pretzel should be covered.
- Give the pretzel a gentle tap to shake off the chocolate and put it on parchment paper and top with sprinkles.
Are you going to add any other desired toppings to these chocolate dip pretzel rods?