Patriotic Blue Pretzel Rods
Long pretzel rods dipped in blue chocolate and rolled in blue and white sprinkles. A patriotic, no-bake dessert that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
12 long pretzel rods
1 cup blue chocolate (made using the tutorial linked above)
2 T blue sanding sugar
2 T blue jimmies
2 T each of blue & white nonpareils, white pearl sprinkles, blue sanding sugar
Instructions
- Pull up my how-to and color chart on making blue chocolate, you'll up with about a cup. Use heat safe bowls and plates because you'll need to reheat the chocolate frequently.
- Gather all of your tools and equipment before starting: Add all decor to their own plates; you'll immediately roll the dipped pretzels into the sprinkles so they stick. Spread out your parchment or wax paper onto a large baking sheet.
- Add melted chocolate to a dinner plate. Working quickly, use clean hands to roll a pretzel about halfway up the rod, then immediately dip into your sprinkles/sugar. Ensure the rod is fully covered; you may need to use your fingers to place or drop the decorations on the chocolate.
- Once your pretzel is coated to your preference, set aside gently on the parchment or wax paper.
- If serving right away, wait 20 minutes for the chocolate coating to set (or 10 mins in the fridge), then carefully stand them up in glass jars or clear glasses for everyone to serve themselves. If gifting, wrap carefully in cellophane and tie off at the bottom with ribbon.
Notes
These dipped pretzels do double duty across any blue-anchored occasion: 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, a Frozen-themed birthday, baby boy shower, gender reveal, or winter wonderland party. Drop the patriotic table styling and the blue alone carries the look.
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