Pretzel Sticks Candy Lights (Printable Version)

Festive pretzel sticks dipped in colorful candy melts and decorated like holiday lights for an easy treat.

# 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 for wires

# Steps to Follow:

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 smooth and fully melted.
03 - Dip each pretzel stick halfway into the melted white chocolate, then gently tap to remove excess coating.
04 - Place the coated pretzel sticks on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Melt each color of candy melts separately in microwave-safe bowls until smooth.
06 - Use a spoon or piping bag to place small dots of colored candy melts along the dipped section of each pretzel, mimicking Christmas light bulbs.
07 - Before the candy melts set, press one mini chocolate chip at 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 bulbs along the dipped area of each pretzel.
09 - Optionally, sprinkle assorted holiday sprinkles or nonpareils for extra decoration.
10 - Let the decorated pretzel sticks set at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes or chill briefly in the refrigerator until firm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation with no baking required.
  • Perfect for kids and holiday parties to add festive fun.
  • Sweet and salty combination that delights every palate.
  • Customizable with your favorite candy colors and sprinkles.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and simple ingredients.
02 -
  • Use a piping bag for better control when applying candy melt bulbs to create neat, uniform lights.
  • Press mini chocolate chips gently to prevent breaking the candy bulbs.
  • Draw the connecting wires while the candy is still wet for cleaner lines and better adhesion.
  • Store completed pretzel sticks in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 4 days.
  • Double-check candy melt labels if allergies are a concern as some may contain traces of nuts.
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