Sweet TreatsMake your Independence Day celebration pop with a fired-up version of chocolate covered pretzels! These white chocolate-dipped confections are coated in carbonated candy that pops in your mouth to give them their signature firecracker fizz, making them the perfect festive dish for decorating a picnic spread and entertaining little ones at the same time!
You’ll Need:
- 1 bag large pretzel sticks
- 3 bars white baking chocolate
- 8-10 packets carbonated popping candy
- Red, white and blue sprinkles
- Red and blue candy melts (optional)
- Wax paper
- Baking sheet
Instructions:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, MELT the bars of white baking chocolate in the microwave, according to the package instructions. Helpful hint: Be sure to stop and stir every 30–45 seconds to avoid lumpy or burned chocolate!
- DIP one end of a pretzel stick in the melted white chocolate, coating as much of the stick as you’d like. Move onto the next step quickly before the chocolate dries! Helpful hint: You may want to create your pretzel sticks in batches of five or six at a time.
- USE the popping candy, sprinkles and candy melts to create fun designs on each pretzel stick. The melted chocolate will act as the “glue” that holds your décor in place.
- LAY the decorated pretzel sticks on a baking sheet lined with wax paper, and place them in the fridge to set for 15-30 minutes.
- REPEAT steps two through four until your supplies run out or you’ve made as many pretzel sticks as you’d like.
- ENJOY your festive firecracker treat with family and friends!
Looking for a fun Independence Day craft to make alongside this sweet treat? Create your own DIY Star Spangled Wreath!
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