Pretzel Sparklers

Name: Pretzel Sparklers
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped; 1 package (10 ounces) pretzel rods; Colored candy stars or sprinkles

"These irresistible treats are simple enough for kids to make, and they sell well at bazaars," says Renee Schwebach of Dumont, Minnesota. "You can use different candy sprinkles to reflect other holiday themes."

Ingredients

8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) pretzel rods
Colored candy stars or sprinkles

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl; melt chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Dip each pretzel rod about halfway into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with stars. Place on waxed paper to dry.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 105 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Pretzel Sparklers in Quick Cooking July/August 1999

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marthalynnchr

Jun 18, 2013

They are great at Christmas with crushed candy canes. In the fall months, use fall colored sprinkles. The possibilities are endless.
BubblesMN

Jun 9, 2012

I don't remember what year this recipe was in Taste of Home BUT, I've been making them every year for the 4th of July. EVERYONE loves them for our 4th of July party at the lake. I've started making them for the neighbors and now I think they expect them every year now. If I have broken stick pretzels, I still use them and the little kids LOVE them. BubblesMN
bigmamacooks

Aug 9, 2011

I needed something fun for a 45th class reunion that would travel well. Michael's sells cellophane sleeves for pretzels which keeps them nice looking. All the 60+ year old "kids" went mad for them!
LatelyLisa

Nov 10, 2010

When my kids were younger I would make these for class parties. Always a crowd pleaser!
ansimmons

Jul 6, 2010

So easy and quick to make! Everyone wanted to know how I did it.
grensrud

Jul 6, 2010

These are excellent, and offer a satisfying sweet, salty, and crunchy treat without a ton of fat and calories. The downfall is they're addictive so it's hard to stop at two! :)
soupersally

Jul 5, 2010

Yummy and good, very easy to make, was a hit at our 4th of July church potluck!
cmcantu712

Mar 4, 2010

Everyone loved these at our annual 4th of July party!
Kerry Amundson

Feb 1, 2010

I make these for the kids in my classroom as a special treat on or near a holiday. I wrap two in a cello bag and tie the bag with bright ribbon. It's a gift the kids love to get.
XOBasia

Jun 18, 2009

Made these for Memorial Day...what a hit! I used my double boiler and worked great. Made some with milk chocolate, too, and looked just as festive!