Pretzel Sticks Christmas Lights (Print View)

Colorful pretzel sticks dipped in candy melts and decorated like festive Christmas lights. Easy and fun holiday snack.

# Components:

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01 - 24 thick rod-style pretzel sticks
02 - 1 cup white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
03 - 1/2 cup assorted colored candy melts (red, green, yellow, blue)
04 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup assorted holiday sprinkles or nonpareils

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06 - 1/4 cup black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the white chocolate or vanilla candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
03 - Dip each pretzel stick halfway into the melted white chocolate and tap gently to remove excess chocolate.
04 - Place the dipped pretzel sticks on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Melt each color of the assorted candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls.
06 - Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully place small dots of each colored candy melt along the dipped section of every pretzel stick to resemble Christmas lights.
07 - Before the colored candy melts set, press a mini chocolate chip onto the base of each colored dot to simulate the light bulb socket.
08 - Use black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate to draw a wire connecting the colored bulbs along the dipped area.
09 - Optionally, sprinkle assorted holiday sprinkles or nonpareils onto the pretzels for additional decoration.
10 - Allow pretzels to set at room temperature until firm, about 20 minutes, or chill briefly in the refrigerator.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No-bake and quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes total.
  • Fun and festive design that kids and adults alike will enjoy.
  • Requires simple ingredients and minimal tools.
  • Great for parties, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet snack.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and customizable with gluten-free options.
02 -
  • Stir the candy melts frequently while melting to ensure a smooth texture.
  • Use a small piping bag or spoon tip to control the placement of candy melts for neat bulbs.
  • Work quickly with mini chocolate chips and decorating gel before the chocolate hardens.
  • Keep the dipping chocolate warm to avoid lumps or clumps on the pretzels.
  • Store completed pretzel sticks in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispness.
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