Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Pretzel Rods

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Planning for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July is so much fun – and with treats like these Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Pretzel Rods – it’s about to get even better! Not only are these Pretzel Rods delicious – with that perfect combination of sweet and salty that we all love. But they are beautiful! It’s fun to get creative with them, mixing up all that red, white, and blue with sparkles and sprinkles in every way that you can imagine. Your Pretzel Rods end up looking as festive as a 4th of July sparkler. But these won’t burn your fingers!

Although these Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Pretzel Rods really are the ultimate Independence Day snack, they are actually perfect for any time that you want to express your patriotism. Whip up a batch for Presidents’ Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, July 4th, Election Day, or to commemorate the birthday of your favorite President. These festive snacks make every Patriotic event extra special!

Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Pretzel Rods

Using only pretzel rods, candy melts and sprinkles, this recipe is about as easy as it comes. So it’s perfect to make with your kids! Just be sure to instruct them on not melting the candy so that it gets too hot. It’s good for a quick lesson in kitchen safety as well as an ideal outcome for the recipe.

You can really have a lot of fun with these patriotic pretzel rods too with how you decorate them. There’s really no right or wrong  way to do it; it’s all going to taste great. Just have fun with your sprinkles and see what fun designs you can come up with in addition to our fun patriotic and flag suggestions.

While you’re making these, another great recipe to compliment the pretzel rods is our chocolate covered Oreo roses. You’ll already have your candy melts ready to go, so this is a great time to make two recipes with half the work! And if you’re looking for some tasty beverages to serve, you may enjoy this roundup of over 15 patriotic cocktails.

Red, White, and Blue #Patriotic Pretzel Rods are the perfect summer time treat. Perfect to serve for your Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Fourth of July gatherings, they combine the perfect sweet and salty taste with some patriotic flair.

Ingredients you need to make the Patriotic Pretzel Rods

• Pretzel rods
• White candy melts or vanilla-flavored almond bark
• Red candy melts
• Blue candy melts
• Assorted sprinkles (stars and silver sprinkling sugar), if desired

How to make Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Pretzel Rods

Basic instructions

1. Melt the candy coating according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. If the candy coating is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to help thin the candy but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.
2. Pour candy coating over two-thirds of the pretzel rod and shake gently to remove excess. If applying sprinkles, do so immediately rotating the pretzel rods to coat all sides. Larger sprinkles work best if placed individually.
3. Place pretzel rod on waxed paper or cooling rack. (Cook’s notes: Waxed paper makes for easier release.)
4. If dipping with additional colored candy melts, allow initial candy coating to set completely. Then, use a spoon or fork to drizzle candy coating over the pretzel rods. Before the pretzel sets, gently pick it up and move to clean wax paper.
5. If you’re using sprinkles, be sure to sprinkle them on in your desired pattern before the candy dries.
6. Let pretzel rods dry completely before packaging or serving.

How to Decorate the American Flag Pretzel Rods

1. Melt the white candy coating as instructed above.
2. Pour candy coating over two-thirds of the pretzel rod and shake gently to remove excess. Place on waxed paper to dry completely.
3. Melt the blue candy coating and dip the end of the white-coated pretzel into the melted candy. Immediately place star sprinkles while the candy is wet using sterilized tweezers and/or a toothpick. Place on waxed paper.
4. Melt the red candy coating and transfer to a piping bag or freezer bag with the corner snipped. Drag lines of red across the white field on the pretzels.
5. Let pretzel rods dry completely before packaging or serving.

How to Decorate Solid Color Pretzel Rods

Simply follow steps 1-2 for the basic instructions, and then stop. Be sure to use blue candy melts with blue sprinkles, etc.

How to Decorate Striped, or French Flag, Pretzel Rods

If you are making striped pretzel rods to look like bunting or the French Flag, start with white candy melts and then roll in sprinkles in the design you want.  I like to pour the sprinkles in the design on a plate or waxed paper so that I only have to roll the pretzels one time.

Note:  Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Placing in the refrigerator may cause the pretzels to soften.

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