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Christmas Pretzel Rods

Easy chocolate-dipped pretzel rods decorated with festive sprinkles and candies — the perfect sweet and salty holiday treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 pretzel rods
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 bag pretzel rods about 20–24 rods
  • 1 cup milk chocolate melting wafers or semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers
  • 0.25 cup red and green sprinkles
  • 0.25 cup mini M&Ms holiday edition if available
  • 0.25 cup crushed candy canes optional

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt milk and white chocolate wafers separately in microwave-safe bowls in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Dip each pretzel rod halfway into melted chocolate, coating evenly.
  4. Decorate with sprinkles, mini M&Ms, or crushed candy canes while chocolate is still wet.
  5. Place decorated rods on parchment paper and let set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly.
  6. Serve or package once chocolate is firm.

Notes

These make perfect holiday gifts when wrapped individually in clear cellophane and tied with a ribbon.