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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites are mini pretzel squares topped with melted white chocolate and drizzled with red and blue candy melts. Finish with star sprinkles for a sweet-salty 4th of July snack that sets into crisp, break-apart bites.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
setting 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mini pretzel squares or rounds
  • 30 mini pretzel squares or rounds
White chocolate base
  • 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers
Red candy drizzle
  • 1 red candy melts
Blue candy drizzle
  • 1 blue candy melts
Star sprinkles and surface
  • 1 red, white, and blue star sprinkles
  • 1 parchment paper

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the baking sheet
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzel squares in a single layer with space between them so they don’t stick together.
Melt and coat with white chocolate
  1. Melt the white chocolate melting wafers in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and glossy.
  2. Spoon or drizzle the melted white chocolate over each pretzel to cover the top while leaving the edges slightly visible.
Drizzle with red and blue candy melts
  1. Melt the red candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  2. Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  3. Drizzle the red and blue melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag, then keep going until each bite has contrasting stripes.
  4. Immediately scatter the red, white, and blue star sprinkles over each piece while the chocolate is still wet so the stars adhere.
Set and serve
  1. Let the pretzel bites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set, then break apart for serving.
  2. If you need them faster, refrigerate for 10 minutes to set, then break apart and serve once the chocolate is firm.

Notes

Pro tip: If your candy melts thicken while you work, re-warm them in short microwave bursts (about 10–15 seconds) and stir until smooth to keep drizzle lines neat. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freezing is yes for up to 2 months, but thaw in the fridge to avoid condensation. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free white chocolate melting wafers (and dairy-free candy melts) measured as written so the drips still set cleanly.