The first holiday of summer will be here in just two short weeks! We’ll be celebrating our country’s independence and most of us will be enjoying a day off from work and spending lots of time with family and friends.
For me no holiday is complete without lots of yummy food. Of course the traditional grilled items but no meal would be complete without dessert. Especially on a holiday. And if it’s easy to make too, all the better!
Inspired by the dipped pretzel rods I made that were such a hit as our Easter dessert, I decide to try them again for the 4th of July. If you’re looking for an easy dessert to make for your 4th of July party, try these Patriotic Firecracker Dipped Pretzel Rods. They’re perfectly portioned with just the right blend of salty and sweet.
Patriotic Firecracker Dipped Pretzel Rods
Instructions
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Heat up the candy melts according to the package.
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Dip 2/3 of the pretzel into the candy melt container.
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Slowly spin the pretzel and allow the extra candy to swirl around the pretzel.
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Immediately shake sprinkles onto covered pretzel rod or roll pretzel rod on surface lined with sprinkles.
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These treats can be enjoyed immediately or, you can allow them to harden and set up on a piece of wax paper or aluminum foil.
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For best results, store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
What are you having for your 4th of July dessert? Need more ideas? Check out my Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Fruit Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette recipe!
Sarah says
June 24, 2013 at 7:59 amAren’t these so fun! I make them nearly every year and they’re always a big hit with kids of all ages. 🙂 Of course they’re yummy too! 🙂
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
June 24, 2013 at 3:01 pmSuch a cute idea! I totally want to serve these at our July 4th cookout!
Penelope says
June 24, 2013 at 4:55 pmThese are gorgeous! I love how perfect they are for the holiday and how easy they look to make. I bet they’ll be a real hit with the kids too!
Kiersten @ OMV says
June 24, 2013 at 5:15 pmThese are so cute! I love sweet-and-salty desserts. 🙂
Nichol says
June 25, 2013 at 8:53 amThese are so pretty. We love making dipped pretzels!
Tammy S says
June 25, 2013 at 9:28 amThank you for this recipe. These look amazing. Perfect for bringing to a BBQ.
Whitney @RambleSAHM says
June 25, 2013 at 4:28 pmWe are going camping for the 4th so I will have to make these! Yummo and very cute!
annecrane says
June 25, 2013 at 6:49 pmThey are so pretty! Almost too good to eat, almost!
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
June 25, 2013 at 6:57 pmThose are so cute.
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
June 25, 2013 at 10:02 pmI have to make these on the 4th. I love the salty sweet combo of pretzels and candy.
Lori B says
June 26, 2013 at 7:39 amPerfect! I needed a snack for my son’s preschool next week and these are THE perfect idea! Thanks so very much. 🙂
LisaLisa says
June 26, 2013 at 7:36 pmAwesome, what a great idea. I am going to make these for the kids this Fourth…Thanks!
Sarah says
June 28, 2013 at 4:17 pmThose are awesome. I just got invited to a party….I think I’ll make these to take!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
June 30, 2013 at 11:38 amSweet and savory, you just can’t beat it. Also, pretzels are my favorite snack EVER!
Kait says
June 30, 2013 at 7:57 pmI can’t believe tomorrow is already July!!! Those look so cute and perfect for little hands!
Stephanie Person says
July 2, 2013 at 10:02 amI am definitely going to make these on Thursday! Thanks!!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
July 6, 2013 at 12:56 amThose are seriously cute!
Jennifer says
July 9, 2013 at 9:20 pmThree ingredients, now that’s my kind of baking!
casey says
July 15, 2013 at 10:24 pmSo tasty.