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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites are sweet-salty white chocolate pretzels topped with red and blue candy drizzle and star sprinkles. These mini pretzel bark bites set quickly, so you can break them into clusters for an easy 4th of July snack.
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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: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pretzel base
  • 30 mini pretzel squares or rounds Use evenly sized mini squares or rounds for consistent topping.
White chocolate coating
  • 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers Melting wafers melt smoothly in the microwave for a clean drizzle.
Red & blue drizzle
  • 1 red candy melts Melt separately so the colors drizzle cleanly over the white chocolate.
  • 1 blue candy melts Melt separately so the colors drizzle cleanly over the white chocolate.
Finishing
  • 1 red, white, and blue star sprinkles Scatter immediately while the chocolate is wet so they adhere.
  • 1 parchment paper Lining prevents sticking and helps you lift the pretzels cleanly.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and line
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzel squares or rounds in a single layer.
  2. Melt the white chocolate melting wafers in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
Coat with white chocolate
  1. Spoon or drizzle the melted white chocolate over each pretzel, covering the top but leaving the edges slightly visible.
Make the red and blue drizzle
  1. Melt the red candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  2. Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
Drizzle and decorate
  1. Drizzle the red and blue candy melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag.
  2. 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, then break apart and serve.
  2. Alternatively, refrigerate for 10 minutes until fully set, then break apart and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the microwave sessions short (30 seconds) and stir between each to avoid scorching the chocolate. Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 days (or refrigerate up to 5 days); freeze yes—freeze in a single layer, then bag, up to 1 month and thaw at room temperature. For a dairy-free swap, use dairy-free white chocolate melting wafers and proceed the same way.