Introduction

These charming Valentine’s Day Pretzel Rods combine salty crunch with sweet, colorful candy melts for a festive treat. Perfect for gifting or sharing at parties, they’re easy to make and delightfully fun to decorate.

Five pretzel sticks are laid out on a white square plate on a white marbled texture. Two pretzels on the left are plain with a glossy golden brown surface and small salt grains on top. The next four pretzels are dipped in coatings: two are covered in smooth matte pink coating with a few black sugar sprinkles on the top half, the third is coated in dark brown chocolate with small pink round and heart-shaped sprinkles scattered mainly on the top, and the last one is fully coated in pink with larger pink heart-shaped sugar decorations placed in the middle. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

9 Snyder’s pretzel rods
12 oz bag pink candy melts
12 oz bag black candy melts
1 tablespoon pink heart sprinkles
1 tablespoon pink confetti sprinkles
1 teaspoon black sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Melt the pink and black candy melts separately according to the package instructions.
Step 2: Using a spoon, scoop the melted candy and pour it over one end of a pretzel rod. Roll the pretzel as you pour to evenly coat it. Tap gently to remove any excess candy melt, then place the coated pretzel on parchment paper.
Step 3: While the candy melt is still wet, sprinkle the pink heart sprinkles onto the pink-coated pretzels. Add black sprinkles to the pink pretzels and pink confetti sprinkles to the black-coated pretzels.
Step 4: Allow the candy coating to dry completely before serving or wrapping.

Tips & Variations

Use white candy melts to add more color variety and make pastel shades by mixing in a few drops of food coloring.
For a smoother coating, temper the candy melts or add a small amount of vegetable oil while melting.
Try different sprinkles or crushed candies for personalized decoration.

Storage

Store the pretzel rods in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Keep them away from heat and humidity to prevent the candy coating from melting or becoming sticky. If needed, let them come to room temperature before serving.

How to Serve

Five pretzel sticks are placed diagonally on a white plate with a white marbled texture surface. The first two pretzels on the left are not covered and show a shiny light brown color with salt grains. The next three pretzels are coated in different toppings: the third one is dipped in smooth light pink chocolate with tiny black sugar crystals sprinkled on top; the fourth pretzel has a dark black chocolate coating with small pink round candies scattered over it; the fifth pretzel has a smooth light pink chocolate layer decorated with pink heart-shaped candies and small pink and white polka dot heart candy pieces. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular chocolate instead of candy melts?

Regular chocolate can be used, but candy melts are specifically designed to melt smoothly and harden with a shiny finish, making them easier for dipping and decorating.

How do I prevent the candy melts from clumping or seizing?

Make sure to melt candy melts gently using a microwave in short intervals or a double boiler. Stir frequently and avoid any contact with water, as moisture can cause the candy to seize.