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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites are mini pretzel squares topped with melted white chocolate and finished with red and blue candy drizzle plus star sprinkles. This easy 4th of July snack sets at room temperature (or chills fast) for sweet, salty, festive party-ready 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: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzel squares in a single layer.
Melt and coat
  1. Melt the white chocolate melting wafers in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  2. Spoon or drizzle the white chocolate over each mini pretzel, covering the top but leaving the edges slightly visible.
Color and finish
  1. Melt the red and blue candy melts separately in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  2. Drizzle the red and blue melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag.
  3. Immediately scatter the red, white, and blue star sprinkles over each piece while the chocolate is still wet.
Set and serve
  1. Let the pretzel bites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set, or refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  2. Break apart and serve the set pretzel bites.

Notes

Pro tip: If the chocolate looks thick, keep microwaving in short 30-second bursts with stirring until smooth so it drizzles neatly. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; refrigerate up to 5 days. Freezing is yes—freeze in a single layer, then bag, for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature. For a lighter option, use a sugar-free white chocolate alternative and sugar-free red/blue candy melts (look for meltable varieties).