Red, white, and blue pretzels dipped in melted candy coating and finished with patriotic sprinkles make a quick, festive treat for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Flag Day or any other patriotic gathering.
Table of Contents
- Ingredients for Red White and Blue Pretzels
- How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels for 4th of July
- How to Store Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
- Recipe Tips
- More Red White and Blue Desserts and Food
- Red White and Blue Pretzels Recipe
Looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing snack for your holiday party? These patriotic pretzels are fast to make and offer the irresistible sweet-and-salty combo everyone loves. They’re great served on a platter, packaged in cellophane for gifting, or set out at a summer cookout.
Ingredients for Red White and Blue Pretzels
This recipe uses just three main ingredients you can find at most grocery or craft stores, or online:
- Candy melts — red, white, and blue candy melts or candy coating. You can substitute white chocolate chips or white almond bark for the white coating.
- Pretzels — mini pretzel twists work perfectly for bite-sized treats. (Pretzel rods require slightly different handling.)
- Patriotic sprinkles — red, white and blue sprinkles or sugar crystals.
You’ll also need microwave-safe bowls (or a double boiler), a baking sheet or cooling rack, and parchment or wax paper for drying.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels for 4th of July
Divide the candy melts into separate bowls by color. I typically use about 1 cup per color and melt them in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each interval, or melt them in a double boiler.
Use a fork to dip each pretzel into the melted coating, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Transfer the pretzels to a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper.
Sprinkle the pretzels with the patriotic sprinkles while the coating is still slightly wet so the decorations adhere. For variety, drizzle contrasting colors over some pretzels using a fork, a piping bag, or a small zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
The bright red, white and blue finishes create an eye-catching platter that’s perfect for patriotic events.
How to Store Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
Store the finished pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay fresh for up to two weeks. Refrigeration isn’t necessary unless your home is very warm; if you do refrigerate, allow them to come to room temperature before serving to avoid condensation on the coating.
Recipe Tips
- Heat candy melts in short intervals, stirring between each interval for smooth, lump-free coating.
- Add sprinkles while the coating is still tacky so they stick without sinking in.
- Wait for the first coat to set before drizzling another color on top; otherwise the drizzle may not hold its shape.
- To speed drying, chill the pretzels in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
- If using white chocolate chips instead of candy melts, stir in 1 teaspoon of coconut oil per cup of chips to improve texture and shine.
More Red White and Blue Desserts and Food
- Red White and Blue Poke Cake
- Patriotic Popcorn
- Red White and Blue Bark
- Watermelon Blueberry Feta Salad
- Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad
Red White and Blue Pretzels
Ingredients
- 5 cups Mini Pretzel Twists about 50
- 3 cups Candy melts white, red, blue
- Patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
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Melt the candy coating or chocolate according to package directions, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
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Use a fork to dip each pretzel into the melted candy so it’s fully coated, then allow excess to drip off.
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Set the dipped pretzels on a wax paper–lined baking sheet. Before the coating dries completely, add sprinkles so they adhere.
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If you want a drizzle, let the first coat set, then drizzle a contrasting color over the pretzels and allow to fully set.
Notes
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Refrigerate only if your home is very warm.
Use a fork, piping bag, or a zip-top bag with the corner cut to drizzle additional colors after the first coat has set.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
I hope you enjoy these red, white and blue chocolate-covered pretzels as much as we do. They’re perfect for Independence Day, Flag Day, Veterans Day or summer cookouts.
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