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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites are mini pretzel squares topped with melted white chocolate, then drizzled with red and blue candy melts and finished with star sprinkles. The crisp, salty pretzel base stays visible around the edges for a sweet-salty bite that sets firmly in the fridge or at room temperature.
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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
  

Patriotic pretzel bites ingredients
  • 30 mini pretzel squares or rounds
  • 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers
  • 1 red candy melts
  • 1 blue candy melts
  • 1 red, white, and blue star sprinkles
  • 1 parchment paper

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the pretzel layer
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzel squares in a single layer so they don’t overlap.
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.
  2. Spoon or drizzle white chocolate over each pretzel to cover the top while leaving the edges slightly visible.
Drizzle colors and add sprinkles
  1. Melt the red and blue candy melts separately in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the red and blue melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag.
  3. Immediately scatter the star sprinkles over each piece while the chocolate is still wet so they stick.
Set, break, and serve
  1. Let the pretzel bites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set.
  2. Alternatively, refrigerate for 10 minutes until fully set, then break apart and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: If the white chocolate gets too thick while coating, reheat in additional 10–15 second bursts so it stays drizzleable. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freeze for up to 1 month for best texture. For a dairy-free swap, use dairy-free white chocolate melting wafers or vegan white chocolate chips.