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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites are mini pretzel squares topped with smooth melted white chocolate and red-and-blue candy drizzle, then finished with star sprinkles. This easy party snack sets in about 30 minutes for a sweet-and-salty, festive 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: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pretzel base
  • 30 mini pretzel squares or rounds Use plain mini pretzels for the sweet-salty crunch.
White chocolate coating
  • 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers Melt until completely smooth for clean drizzle coverage.
Red drizzle
  • 1 Red candy melts Melt separately and drizzle in thin ribbons.
Blue drizzle
  • 1 Blue candy melts Melt separately and drizzle over the white chocolate layer.
Finish
  • 1 Red, white, and blue star sprinkles Scatter immediately while chocolate is still wet so they stick.
Lining
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking and makes breaking into bites easy.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the pan
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the pretzel squares in a single layer with space between them.
  2. Let the lined sheet sit while you melt the chocolate so the pretzels stay dry and ready for coating.
Melt and coat with white chocolate
  1. Melt the white chocolate melting wafers in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and glossy.
  2. Spoon or drizzle the melted white chocolate over each pretzel, covering the tops while leaving the edges slightly visible for a crisp bite texture.
Melt and drizzle red and blue
  1. Melt the red candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and pourable.
  2. Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and pourable.
  3. Drizzle the red and blue melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag, creating ribbons across the surface.
  4. Immediately scatter the star sprinkles over each piece while the chocolate is still wet so they adhere before the coating sets.
Set and serve
  1. Let the pretzel bites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set, then break apart and serve.
  2. If you need faster setting, refrigerate for 10 minutes until fully set, then break apart and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: Keep each color melt separate and drizzle quickly—if the white chocolate starts to firm, the sprinkles won’t stick as well. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days; freeze up to 1 month in a single layer then bag. For a dietary swap, choose dairy-free white chocolate melting wafers and keep the remaining toppings the same for an easy version.