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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites with mini pretzel squares topped in smooth melted white chocolate and finished with red and blue candy drizzle plus star sprinkles. This easy party snack is sweet, salty, and set to a clean snap in about 30 minutes at room temperature.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
resting/setting 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base and lining
  • 1 mini pretzel squares or rounds Use 30 mini pretzel squares or rounds for bite-size layering.
  • 1 parchment paper Line the baking sheet so the pretzel bites lift easily.
Chocolate and decorations
  • 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers Melt until completely smooth for glossy coverage.
  • 1 red candy melts Melt separately for a red drizzle.
  • 1 blue candy melts Melt separately for a blue drizzle.
  • 1 red, white, and blue star sprinkles Scatter immediately while the chocolate is wet so they stick.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the pan
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzel squares in a single layer with space between each piece so they set evenly.
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 with no lumps.
  2. Spoon or drizzle the melted white chocolate over each pretzel, covering the top but leaving the edges slightly visible for a crisp pretzel edge.
Melt and drizzle the red and blue
  1. Melt the red candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth like a pourable drizzle.
  2. Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth like a pourable drizzle.
  3. Drizzle the red and blue melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag, creating thin ribbons so the drizzle stays distinct.
Finish and set
  1. Immediately scatter the red, white, and blue star sprinkles over each piece while the chocolate is still wet so the sprinkles adhere.
  2. Let the pretzel bites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set, or refrigerate for 10 minutes for faster firming, then break apart and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: if your white chocolate looks thick, microwave in 10-second bursts and stir until perfectly smooth before coating. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days; refrigerate up to 5 days (they can lose snap). Freeze in a single layer for up to 1 month—thaw at room temperature before serving. Dietary swap: use dairy-free white chocolate melting wafers for a dairy-free version with the same drizzle technique.