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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites are sweet-salty white chocolate-topped mini pretzel squares drizzled with red and blue candy melts and finished with star sprinkles. This easy party snack sets in minutes for a crisp, festive pretzel bark bite.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pretzel base
  • 30 mini pretzel squares or rounds
  • 1 parchment paper Use to line the baking sheet so the pretzel bites release easily.
Chocolate and toppings
  • 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers
  • 1 red candy melts
  • 1 blue candy melts
  • 1 red, white, and blue star sprinkles

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the baking sheet
  1. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzel squares in a single layer. Arrange them close together so the finished bites break into neat pieces.
Melt and coat with white chocolate
  1. Melt the white chocolate melting wafers in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth. Keep stirring to avoid overheating and to get a glossy pour.
  2. Spoon or drizzle the white chocolate over each pretzel, covering the top but leaving the edges slightly visible. Work quickly so the chocolate stays fluid for topping.
Add red and blue drizzle
  1. Melt the red candy melts and the blue candy melts separately in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth. Separate melting helps the colors stay clean for a clear red-white-blue look.
  2. Drizzle the red and blue melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag. Make thin lines or zigzags so the drizzle is visible over the white chocolate.
  3. Immediately scatter the red, white, and blue star sprinkles over each piece while the chocolate is still wet. Press the sprinkles lightly with your fingertips if needed so they adhere.
Set and serve
  1. Let the pretzel bites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set. The chocolate should look matte and firm when ready.
  2. If you’re in a hurry, refrigerate for 10 minutes until fully set, then break apart and serve. Chill briefly to speed up setting without softening the pretzels.

Notes

Pro tip: if your white chocolate looks thick, keep microwaving in short 30-second bursts and stir until fully smooth before drizzling. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days; for best texture, don’t freeze after assembling. For a dairy-free option, use a dairy-free white chocolate-style melting wafer in place of the white chocolate melting wafers.