Pretzel Sticks Candy Lights (Printable)

Festive pretzel sticks dipped in colorful candy melts, decorated with mini chocolate chips and sprinkles.

# What You Need:

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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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt white chocolate or vanilla candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
03 - Dip each pretzel stick halfway into the melted white chocolate and gently tap to remove excess coating.
04 - Place dipped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Melt each color of the candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls.
06 - Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully apply small light bulb dots of each melted color along the dipped section of each pretzel.
07 - Before the chocolate sets, press a mini chocolate chip onto the base of each colored dot to mimic the bulb socket.
08 - Use black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate to draw a wire connecting the light bulbs across the dipped portion.
09 - Optionally, add holiday sprinkles or nonpareils for extra festive detail.
10 - Allow the pretzel sticks to set at room temperature until firm, approximately 20 minutes, or chill briefly in the refrigerator.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No-bake simplicity makes it quick and kid-friendly.
  • Bright and colorful, it adds festive cheer to any gathering.
  • Perfect for vegetarians and customizable for allergies.
  • Great for parties or as a fun holiday craft with kids.
  • The combination of salty pretzels and sweet candy melts balances flavor beautifully.
02 -
  • Use a piping bag for more control when adding colored candy melt bulbs.
  • Work quickly with the mini chocolate chips before the candy sets for perfect placement.
  • If candy melts thicken, stir in a small amount of vegetable oil to loosen.
  • Keep pretzels refrigerated briefly if your kitchen is warm to help candy set faster.
  • Store finished snacks in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
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