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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites are sweet-salty pretzel bark bites topped with melted white chocolate, then drizzled with red and blue candy melts and star sprinkles. Mini pretzel squares set into a festive 4th of July snack with a crisp, snap-like bite after chilling.
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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: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base and topping
  • 30 mini pretzel squares or rounds Use evenly sized pieces so the chocolate coverage sets uniformly.
  • 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers Melts should be fully smooth for clean drizzle lines.
  • 0.5 red candy melts Amount can vary by desired drizzle thickness.
  • 0.5 blue candy melts Amount can vary by desired drizzle thickness.
  • 1 red, white, and blue star sprinkles Add immediately so they adhere to the wet chocolate.
  • 1 parchment paper Lines the pan to prevent sticking and make breaking apart easy.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the pan and pretzels
  1. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzel squares in a single layer with space between them.
  2. Set the pan aside while you melt the chocolate so the pretzels stay ready for coating.
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 and glossy.
  2. Spoon or drizzle white chocolate over each pretzel, covering the top while leaving the edges slightly visible so the pretzel crunch shows through.
Melt and drizzle the candy melts
  1. Melt the red candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  2. Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  3. Drizzle red and blue melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag, alternating colors for a striped look.
Finish and set
  1. Immediately scatter red, white, and blue star sprinkles over each piece while the chocolate is still wet so they stick.
  2. Let the pretzels sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set, or refrigerate for 10 minutes if you want them to firm faster.
  3. Break the set pretzel bites apart and serve.

Notes

For the cleanest drizzle, keep candy melts smooth and re-warm in short 10–15 second bursts if they start to thicken. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days (or refrigerate up to 5 days); freezer is yes—freeze in a single layer, then bag once firm, for up to 2 months. For a simple swap, use dark or white chocolate chips labeled for melting instead of melting wafers.