Pretzel Sticks Christmas Lights (Printable)

Festive pretzel sticks dipped in vibrant candy melts with sprinkles, creating colorful holiday treats.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 24 thick rod-style pretzel sticks
02 - 1 cup white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
03 - 1/2 cup assorted colored candy melts (red, green, yellow, blue)
04 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup assorted holiday sprinkles or nonpareils

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06 - 1/4 cup black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate

# How to make it:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Melt white chocolate or vanilla candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
03 - Dip each pretzel stick halfway into the melted white chocolate, then tap gently to remove excess coating.
04 - Place the dipped pretzel sticks onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Melt each color of the candy melts separately in individual microwave-safe bowls until smooth.
06 - Using a spoon or piping bag, apply small dots of each colored candy melt along the dipped portion to resemble Christmas light bulbs.
07 - Before the candy melts set, press a mini chocolate chip onto the base of each colored dot to simulate the bulb socket.
08 - Use black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate to pipe a wire connecting the bulbs along the dipped area.
09 - Optionally, sprinkle assorted holiday sprinkles or nonpareils over the decorated pretzels for added festivity.
10 - Allow the pretzels to set at room temperature until firm, approximately 20 minutes, or chill briefly in the refrigerator for faster setting.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bright and cheerful holiday-themed snack that's easy and fun to make.
  • No baking required, perfect for stress-free holiday gatherings.
  • Customizable with assorted candy melt colors and festive sprinkles.
  • A kid-friendly activity that doubles as a delicious treat.
02 -
  • Use a clean, dry spoon or piping bag tip for each candy melt color to prevent mixing colors.
  • Set up your decorating area with all ingredients ready to work quickly while the chocolate is still melted and pliable.
  • If your candy melts thicken, reheat briefly in 10-second intervals to maintain smooth dipping.
  • Store finished pretzels in a single layer to preserve their decorative appearance.
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