Christmas Pretzel Rods
These Christmas Pretzel Rods are dipped in creamy white chocolate and covered with festive sprinkles for an easy sweet and salty holiday treat. With just three ingredients, they're perfect for Christmas parties, dessert trays, or homemade gifts.
I love simple treats like these during the holiday season because you can make them as festive as you want without spending hours in the kitchen. Change up the sprinkles, chocolate, or decorations and make a whole batch of different designs.
If you love easy sweet and salty Christmas treats, try our Easy Christmas Crack or Crockpot Candy for two more holiday favorites.
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Ingredients
These chocolate-covered pretzel rods only need three simple ingredients.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Pretzel Rods: The thick rods are easy to dip and give you plenty of room for chocolate and decorations.
- White Candy Melts: I like using melting wafers because they melt smoothly and set nicely without needing to temper the chocolate.
- Christmas Sprinkles: Use any combination of colors, shapes, or holiday sprinkles you like.
No special equipment needed for this salty treat. Just grab your large baking sheet, parchment paper, and microwave safe bowl.
Variations
- Change the Chocolate: Use milk chocolate or dark chocolate instead of white, or make a combination of all three.
- Use Colored Candy Melts: Red or green candy melts are an easy way to add even more Christmas color.
- Add Candy Canes: Sprinkle candy cane pieces over the chocolate before it sets for a peppermint version.
- Add Mini M&M's: Press red and green mini M&M's into the coating for an extra pop of color.
- Add a Drizzle: Once the first coating sets, drizzle with a contrasting chocolate or colored candy melt.
How to Make Christmas Pretzel Rods
These Christmas pretzel rods take just a few minutes to dip and decorate.
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper to use later.
Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth.
Dip the pretzels into the melted chocolate, gently tapping the edge of the bowl to remove any excess. Place the pretzel rods on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Decorate with Christmas sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet so they stick.
Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.
Hint: Transfer the melted chocolate to a tall, narrow glass or cup to make it easier to coat more of each pretzel rod.
Recipe Tips
- Don't Overheat the Chocolate: Microwave in short intervals and stir well each time. Once only a few small pieces remain, continue stirring and let the heat melt them.
- Decorate Right Away: Add the Christmas sprinkles before the chocolate coating begins to set so they stick.
- Let the Excess Drip Off: Gently shake or tap each pretzel after dipping to prevent excess chocolate from pooling.
- Work in Batches: Dip and decorate a few pretzel rods at a time so you aren't racing against the chocolate as it sets.
Another salty combo that makes a great holiday gift is our White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Rods.
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Storage Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store the pretzel rods in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week.
- Refrigerator: You can refrigerate them to help the chocolate set, but I prefer to store them at room temperature, so the pretzels stay crisp.
- Gifting: Once completely set, package them in cellophane bags or holiday treat boxes for an easy homemade gift.
Serving Suggestions
- Holiday Dessert Tray: Peppermint Brownies, Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars, and Eggnog Cheesecake.
- Christmas Drinks: Crockpot Hot Chocolate, Baileys Hot Chocolate, and Grinch Cocktail.
Christmas Pretzel Rods Recipe FAQs
Yes, but white chocolate chips tend to melt thicker and don't always set as firmly. Candy melts or melting wafers are usually easier for dipping pretzel rods.
If your melted chocolate is too thick, stir in a very small amount of coconut oil or shortening until it reaches a smoother dipping consistency.
Absolutely. Pretzel twists can be dipped or drizzled with chocolate and decorated the same way, although you'll need to adjust the amount of chocolate depending on how many you make.
You can make them several days ahead. Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place so the pretzels stay crunchy.
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Christmas Pretzel Rods
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave Safe Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 ounces white chocolate melts
- 24 pretzel rods
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper to use later.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth.
- Dip the pretzels into the melted chocolate, gently tapping the edge of the bowl to remove any excess. Place the pretzel rods on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate with Christmas sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet so they stick.
- Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Don't Overheat the Chocolate: Microwave in short intervals and stir well each time. Once only a few small pieces remain, continue stirring and let the heat melt them.
- Decorate Right Away: Add the Christmas sprinkles before the chocolate coating begins to set so they stick.
- Let the Excess Drip Off: Gently shake or tap each pretzel after dipping to prevent excess chocolate from pooling.
- Work in Batches: Dip and decorate a few pretzel rods at a time so you aren't racing against the chocolate as it sets.
- Transfer the Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate into a tall, narrow glass or cup to make it easier to coat more of each pretzel rod.
- Room Temperature: Store the pretzel rods in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week.
- Refrigerator: You can refrigerate them to help the chocolate set, but I prefer to store them at room temperature, so the pretzels stay crisp.
- Gifting: Once completely set, package them in cellophane bags or holiday treat boxes for an easy homemade gift.
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