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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites are sweet, salty, and crunchy mini pretzels topped with smooth melted white chocolate, then finished with red-and-blue candy drizzle and star sprinkles. This easy party snack sets quickly and breaks into bite-size pieces for a festive 4th of July snack board.
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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
  

Pretzel base
  • 30 mini pretzel squares or rounds Use mini pretzels for bite-size coverage.
Chocolate coating
  • 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers Melting wafers melt smoothly for a glossy drizzle.
Red drizzle
  • 1 red candy melts Melt separately so the drizzle stays vivid.
Blue drizzle
  • 1 blue candy melts Melt separately so the drizzle stays vivid.
Finishing
  • 1 red, white, and blue star sprinkles Add immediately while chocolate is wet.
Lining
  • 1 parchment paper Lines the baking sheet for easy release.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the tray
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzel squares in a single layer.
  2. Arrange the pretzels so they have space between them, creating a flat surface for topping.
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, covering the top while leaving the edges slightly visible.
Add red and blue drizzle
  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.
  4. Immediately scatter red, white, and blue star sprinkles over each piece while the chocolate is still wet, so they stick to the top.
Set and serve
  1. Let the pretzel bites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set, then break apart and serve.
  2. If you need faster setting, refrigerate for 10 minutes until fully set, then break apart and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: Keep the pretzels in a single layer so the chocolate pools on top instead of sliding off the sides. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freezing is yes—freeze in a single layer and then bag for up to 2 months, thaw in the fridge before serving. For a gluten-free-friendly swap, use certified gluten-free mini pretzels and keep the rest the same for the same sweet-and-salty texture.