Description
These easy Firecracker Pretzel Rods are the perfect no-bake 4th of July dessert! Made with crunchy pretzels, creamy candy coating, and festive red, white, and blue sprinkles, they’re quick, fun, and perfect for BBQs, cookouts, parties, and patriotic celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 pretzel rods
- 12 oz white candy melts or white chocolate
- 4 oz red candy melts
- 4 oz blue candy melts
- 3 tablespoons patriotic sprinkles
- 2 tablespoons star-shaped sprinkles
- Colored sugar crystals (optional)
- Mini candy pearls (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
- Melt the white candy melts according to package instructions.
- Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds into the melted coating.
- Place dipped pretzels on the prepared tray.
- Immediately decorate with patriotic sprinkles.
- Melt red and blue candy melts separately.
- Transfer melted candy into piping bags or zip-top bags.
- Snip a small corner and drizzle over the pretzels.
- Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until fully set.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Decorate immediately before the coating hardens.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Great for making ahead for parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g