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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites are crunchy mini pretzel squares topped with smooth melted white chocolate and drizzles of red and blue candy, finished with star sprinkles. This no-bake, easy party snack sets quickly and breaks into bite-size pieces for a red, white, and blue 4th of July snack table.
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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: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base and topping
  • 30 mini pretzel squares Use rounds or squares; aim for 30 pieces so they can be topped individually.
  • 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers Melts should be smooth and fully melted before topping the pretzels.
  • 1 red candy melts Melt separately and drizzle while the white chocolate is still wet.
  • 1 blue candy melts Melt separately and drizzle while the white chocolate is still wet.
  • 1 star sprinkles Scatter immediately after drizzling so they adhere to the chocolate.
  • 1 parchment paper Lining prevents sticking and makes breaking apart easy.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and bake sheet
  1. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzel squares in a single layer so they’re not touching.
  2. Set up your drizzling toppings: keep the parchment-lined sheet pan ready near your melting station.
Melt and top with white chocolate
  1. Melt the white chocolate melting wafers in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  2. Spoon or drizzle the white chocolate over each pretzel, covering the top while leaving the edges slightly visible.
Add red and blue drizzle
  1. Melt the red candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the red melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag.
  3. Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the blue melts over the pretzels in a contrasting pattern.
Finish and set
  1. Immediately scatter the star sprinkles over each piece while the chocolate is still wet so they stick.
  2. Let the pretzel bites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set, or refrigerate for 10 minutes, then break apart and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: keep drizzles moving in thin lines and work quickly once the white chocolate is on—sprinkles only stick while it’s wet. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freeze in a single layer for up to 1 month and thaw at room temperature. For a dairy-free swap, use dairy-free white chocolate melting wafers and dairy-free candy melts if available.