Pretzel Sticks Christmas Lights (Print Version)

Festive pretzels dipped in vibrant candy melts, decorated to resemble bright holiday lights. Perfect for parties.

# Ingredient List:

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01 - 24 thick rod-style pretzel sticks
02 - 1 cup white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
03 - 1/2 cup assorted colored candy melts (red, green, yellow, blue)
04 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup assorted holiday sprinkles or nonpareils

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06 - 1/4 cup black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate

# Recipe Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Heat white chocolate or vanilla candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until completely smooth.
03 - Dip each pretzel stick halfway into the melted white chocolate, tapping gently to release excess coating.
04 - Place the dipped pretzel sticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Melt each color of candy melts separately in microwave-safe bowls until smooth, stirring regularly.
06 - Use a spoon or piping bag to carefully add small dots of each colored candy melt onto the dipped section of the pretzel sticks, mimicking Christmas light bulbs.
07 - Before the colored chocolate sets, press a mini chocolate chip onto the base of each colored dot to resemble bulb sockets.
08 - Use black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate to draw a wire connecting the colored bulbs along each pretzel’s dipped surface.
09 - Optionally, sprinkle holiday sprinkles or nonpareils over the pretzels for extra festive detailing.
10 - Allow the pretzel sticks to set at room temperature until firm, approximately 20 minutes, or chill briefly in the refrigerator.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation with no baking required.
  • Vibrant, festive appearance perfect for holiday parties.
  • Kid-friendly and fun to assemble together.
  • Combines salty pretzels with sweet chocolate for a delicious bite.
  • Customizable with different candy melt colors and sprinkles.
02 -
  • Melt candy melts in short bursts to prevent burning and maintain smooth consistency.
  • Use a small spoon or piping bag for precise candy bulb placement.
  • Work quickly when adding chocolate chips so they stick before setting.
  • If chocolate thickens, warm briefly to soften for easier decorating.
  • Store finished sticks in an airtight container to keep them crisp.
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