Pretzel Sticks Candy Lights (Printable Version)

Festive pretzel sticks dipped in colorful melts and decorated with vibrant holiday accents.

# What You'll 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 Make It:

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.
04 - Place dipped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Melt each colored candy melt variety separately in microwave-safe bowls.
06 - Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully place small colored dots along the dipped section of each pretzel to resemble Christmas lights.
07 - Press a mini chocolate chip onto the base of each colored dot before the chocolate sets to mimic sockets.
08 - Use black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate to draw connecting wires along the dipped area.
09 - Optionally, sprinkle holiday sprinkles or nonpareils for decoration.
10 - Allow pretzel sticks to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes or chill briefly until firm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive holiday snack
  • No baking required perfect for all ages
02 -
  • Use gluten-free pretzel sticks and allergy-friendly candy melts if needed
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days
03 -
  • Press mini chocolate chips onto candy melts before they set for best adhesion
  • Use a piping bag for more precise light bulb dots
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