Valentine’s Pretzel Rods
Sweet, salty, and crunchy, these pretzel rods will satisfy any snack craving.
Servings: 4
Calories: 2kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bag of pretzel rods
- 1 package white (vanilla) bark coating
- Valentine’s Day sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sprinkles and chocolate in small individual bowls.
- Select 6 to 10 pretzels for dipping.
- Place 4 bark cubes in a glass microwaveable bowl. Microwave on full power for 1 minute. Stir. Return bowl to microwave for 15 to 30 seconds until melted. Stir after each cooking time.
- Pour melted bark into a tall drinking glass. Gently dip each pretzel into melted bark tipping glass to coat the rod. Pull pretzel out of glass and let excess candy bark drip off.
- Holding rod with one hand, gently sprinkle pretzel with chocolate and/or candies – turning to coat. Place on parchment to harden.
Notes
Storage Tips: place in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
Recipe Variations:
- Dark or milk chocolate: Swap the white bark for melted chocolate if you prefer a more decadent coating.
- Drizzle effect: After dipping in white bark, drizzle some melted dark or milk chocolate over the top.
- Crushed candies: Try crushed peppermint candies, toffee bits, or even pink and red M&Ms for extra texture.
- Themed sprinkles: Switch out the sprinkles based on different holidays (green for St. Patrick’s Day, pastels for Easter) to make this treat year-round.
Nutrition
Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg