Description
Celebrate Easter with these festive and fun Easter Pretzel Rods! Crunchy pretzel rods are dipped in silky white chocolate and colorful pastel candy melts, then sprinkled with crushed pastel M&M candies for a perfect sweet and salty treat that’s easy to make and delightful to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 24 Pretzel Rods
- 15 oz White Chocolate Chips (1 bag)
- 3 oz Pastel Candy Melts (1/4 of a 12 oz bag)
- 1/2 cup Crushed Pastel M&M Candies
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and crush the pastel M&M candies by placing them in a plastic bag and gently smashing with a rolling pin or similar tool until finely crushed.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Pretzel Rods in White Chocolate: Holding a pretzel rod by one end, dip it into the melted white chocolate, coating about two-thirds of the rod. Gently tap off excess chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt Candy Melts: In a separate bowl, melt the pastel candy melts following the package instructions, usually by microwaving in short intervals and stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle Candy Melts: Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle the melted pastel candy melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzel rods to create colorful stripes.
- Add Crushed M&M Topping: Immediately sprinkle the crushed pastel M&M candies over the still-wet chocolate coating to ensure they stick well.
- Set Pretzel Rods: Allow the dipped pretzel rods to set at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, arrange the Easter Pretzel Rods on a platter and serve as a festive snack or dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute pastel candy melts with colored white chocolate or other candy melts of your choice.
- Store the pretzel rods in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain crunchiness.
- For easier melting, use a double boiler instead of a microwave if you prefer.
- Customize toppings by adding sprinkles, chopped nuts, or mini chocolate chips as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
