Save A festive, fun, and easy holiday treat featuring pretzel sticks dipped in colorful candy melts and decorated like Christmas lights. Perfect for kids and parties no oven required!
This recipe is perfect for involving the whole family in a creative and tasty activity during the festive season.
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Ingredients
- 24 pretzel sticks: thick, rod-style
- 1 cup white chocolate or vanilla candy melts:
- 1/2 cup assorted colored candy melts: red, green, yellow, blue
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips:
- 1/4 cup assorted holiday sprinkles or nonpareils:
- 1/4 cup black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate: for wires
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Melt white chocolate or vanilla candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Dip each pretzel stick halfway into the melted white chocolate. Tap gently to remove excess.
- Step 4:
- Lay dipped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 5:
- Melt each color of the candy melts in separate bowls. Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully place small light bulb dots of each color along the dipped section of each pretzel.
- Step 6:
- Before the chocolate sets, press a mini chocolate chip onto the base of each colored bulb to resemble the socket.
- Step 7:
- Use black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate to draw a wire connecting the light bulbs along the dipped area.
- Step 8:
- Add sprinkles or nonpareils for extra festive decoration, if desired.
- Step 9:
- Allow to set at room temperature until firm about 20 minutes or chill briefly in the fridge.
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Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper, microwave-safe bowls, spoons or piping bags, small spatula (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (pretzels), milk (white chocolate, candy melts), and soy (candy melts). May contain traces of nuts if using certain candy melts or sprinkles. Always check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 85, Total Fat 3 g, Carbohydrates 13 g, Protein 1 g per serving
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This no-bake snack is simple to prepare and guaranteed to add festive cheer to any gathering.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of pretzels work best?
Thick, rod-style pretzel sticks are ideal as they hold the coating well and resemble light bulbs when decorated.
- → Can I substitute the candy melts?
Yes, white chocolate or vanilla-flavored candy melts work well. Colored melts can be swapped for preferred holiday shades.
- → How do I decorate the pretzel sticks to look like Christmas lights?
Dip pretzel sticks halfway in white coating, then add dots of various colored melts to mimic bulbs. Use mini chocolate chips and black gel for details.
- → Is chilling necessary to set the coating?
It’s optional; setting at room temperature for about 20 minutes usually works, but chilling briefly can speed firmness.
- → How long can these treats be stored?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- → Are there allergy-friendly options?
Gluten-free pretzel sticks and allergy-friendly melts can be used to accommodate dietary restrictions.
