Description
These Easter Pretzel Rods are a delightful and festive treat perfect for spring celebrations. Crisp pretzel rods are dipped in smooth white chocolate and pastel candy melts, then sprinkled with crushed pastel M&M candies for a colorful, crunchy finish. Easy to make and beautiful to serve, they’re a fun snack or party favor for Easter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pretzels
- 24 Pretzel Rods
Chocolate Coating
- 15 oz white chocolate chips (1 bag)
- 3 oz pastel candy melts (1/4 of 12 oz bag)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pastel M&M candies, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate coating: Gently melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth. Separately, melt the pastel candy melts using the same method until fully smooth.
- Dip the pretzel rods: Holding a pretzel rod by the end, dip it into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is coated about two-thirds of the way. Optionally, dip some rods in pastel candy melts to add variety.
- Add the crushed toppings: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle the coated pretzels with the crushed pastel M&M candies so they stick well to the chocolate.
- Set the pretzels: Place the decorated pretzel rods on parchment paper or a non-stick surface and allow the chocolate to harden completely, which can take about 1 hour at room temperature or 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Serve and enjoy: Once set, arrange the Easter Pretzel Rods on a platter or package them as festive treats for sharing.
Notes
- For best results, work in small batches when melting chocolate to avoid burning.
- You can substitute pastel M&Ms with other festive candy pieces or sprinkles.
- If the coating thickens during dipping, gently reheat to smooth it out.
- Store finished pretzel rods in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
