Description
These Christmas Pretzel Rods are a delightful combination of crunchy pretzels coated in creamy white chocolate and adorned with festive sprinkles. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by the smooth sweetness of chocolate, making them a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
- Pretzel Rods: 12 large pretzel rods
- White Chocolate: 1 cup (chopped or chips)
- Sprinkles: 1/2 cup (variety of festive colors)
- Crushed Peppermint: 1/4 cup (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth (about 1-2 minutes total).
- Dip each pretzel rod into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then immediately sprinkle with festive sprinkles or crushed peppermint.
- Place the coated pretzel rods on the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These pretzel rods can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place to prevent melting.
- Substitutions: Use dark or milk chocolate instead of white chocolate for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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