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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites made with mini pretzel squares topped with melted white chocolate and finished with red and blue candy drizzle plus star sprinkles. A sweet-salty 4th of July snack that sets in minutes—just break into bite-size pieces and serve.
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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: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Patriotic pretzel bites
  • 30 mini pretzel squares or rounds Use plain or salted; keep in a single layer so they melt evenly.
  • 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers Microwave in short bursts and stir until glossy and smooth.
  • 1 red candy melts Melt separately so you can drizzle distinct red stripes.
  • 1 blue candy melts Melt separately so you can drizzle distinct blue stripes.
  • 1 red, white, and blue star sprinkles Scatter immediately while the white chocolate is still wet so they stick.
  • 1 parchment paper Line the pan to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prepare the pretzel base
  1. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzel squares in a single layer.
  2. Ensure the pretzels don’t touch so the chocolate can coat the tops 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.
  2. Spoon or drizzle the white chocolate over each pretzel, covering the top while leaving the edges slightly visible.
Drizzle red and blue
  1. Melt the red candy melts in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
  2. Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
  3. Drizzle the red and blue melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag, keeping the drizzle in thin lines or small streaks.
Finish and set
  1. Immediately scatter red, white, and blue star sprinkles over each piece while the chocolate is still wet, so the stars adhere.
  2. Let the pretzel bites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to speed it up.
  3. Break the bark into pieces and serve once the chocolate has hardened.

Notes

Pro tip: keep your drizzle thin and work quickly after the white chocolate goes on—sprinkles only stick while it’s wet. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days; freeze for up to 1 month (best texture when thawed in the fridge). For a dairy-free swap, use dairy-free white chocolate melting wafers and follow the same melting-and-drizzle method.