Who knew that pretzel rods would become amazing when they’re dipped in chocolate? There’s pretzel rod recipes for every holiday and occasion! I love dipped pretzels because you can decorate them for anything and they’re super versatile. Plus, the pretzels provide the salty to the sweet chocolate. So get ready to dip and check out these great easy pretzel rod recipes.
The first time I received dipped pretzel rods, as a Christmas gift, I thought it was so creative. There’s no baking or working around the stovetop. Just melt some chocolate wafers and get ready to dip the pretzels. There isn’t much technique involved, so anyone can make these recipes – even kids!
I’m sharing 23 recipes from bloggers who love pretzels rods (and their versatility) as much as me, plus some fun tips to ensure your dipped pretzel rods turn out amazing every time. I make my Polar Bear Dipped Pretzels and Easter Dipped Pretzels with my kids every year!
Tips For Executing Pretzel Rod Recipes & Dipping
- After the chocolate wafers, or chips, are melted, add it to a tall glass. The depth of the glass makes it easy to dip pretzel rods, instead of using a plate.
- Have wax paper ready so your dipped pretzel rods can set and harden. The wax paper won’t stick to the dipped pretzel rods.
- Use standard chocolate dipping tips to ensure you don’t have excess chocolate!
- Press any decor into the chocolate, using your hands. Sometimes the sprinkles or candy just needs a little help.
How To Give Chocolate Dipped Pretzels As A Gift
One of my favorite Amazon finds of all time are these awesome self-sealing cellophane pretzel bags. They keep your individual pretzels nice and prevent the decor items from falling off of the pretzels. Plus, they’re great if you want to sell the treats! Use the bags for gifts, bake sales and more.
How To Keep Dipped Pretzel Rods Fresh After Dipping
Once your chocolate has set, you can transfer the pretzels to an airtight food storage container. If you need to stack the pretzels, add sheets of wax paper in-between. For best freshness, enjoy the chocolate-dipped pretzels within 5-7 days of making them.
I avoid freezing my pretzels. Avoid exposing the dipped pretzels to direct heat or moisture. Any moisture will cause the pretzel to soften.
23 Pretzel Rod Recipes To Celebrate Every Holiday
Do you love chocolate-dipped pretzels? Check out these fun Pretzel Rod recipes to celebrate every holiday you can think of! These are easy treats to make and they all start with a simple pretzel rod.
The cutest snack, these Easter Dipped Pretzels look like a little carrot patch! They have crush Oreo cookies to resemble dirt and carrot sprinkles.
The cutest winter snack for kids, these Polar Bear Pretzels are easy enough for the kids to make. Serve them for class parties, snow days and baby showers!
Christmas or any winter occasion will be more fun with these snowman dipped pretzels! I love the earmuff details, made with M&M candy.
Halloween is more fun when you add dipped pretzel rod recipes! Check out these super cute mummy pretzels, made with white chocolate.
Game day dessert is ready to go when you make these Chocolate Football Pretzel Rods before the game! Just add the football lace detail with white chocolate.
How fun are these "turkey" legs for Thanksgiving? Kids will really get a kick out of these turkey legs that are rice krispies wrapped around the dipped pretzel rod.
The size of your heart will grow bigger with these Grinch pretzel rods! These are so cute for Christmas and even flavored with peppermint.
With a little magic, your chocolate-dipped pretzel rods can become a wand for movie night! This is such a cute snack idea for watching Harry Potter!
If you just can't "let it go" - these Frozen Movie wands are perfect for little Annas and Elsas!
The blue and silver of these Chocolate Pretzel Rods are perfect for celebrating Hannukah!
Turn your pretzel rods into magical Christmas trees! How cute are these little trees? My kids would go nuts over making these.
Put a spooky twist on pretzel rods with these adorable Pretzel Rod Bones! These would be great to make ahead of time for any Halloween party.
Valentines day just got a little sweeter with these cute pretzel rods! The red and pink is so festive - the perfect gift for your sweetie.
Patriotic and easy, these 4th of July Pretzel Rods are perfect for your BBQ!
Back to School is even more cool with these fun Pencil Pretzels! I love the cute little wishings of good luck written on them.
How cute are these cactus pretzel rods? They're so much fun for a summertime gathering - like a pool party - or Cinco De Mayo!
St. Patty's Day is even more fun when you add chocolate-dipped pretzel rods! They're the treasure at the end of the rainbow.
Keep your New Years Eve easy by making these fun NYE Dipped Pretzels ahead of time!
My kids love reindeers and these Reindeer Pretzel Rods are such a cute treat that they could make themselves!
These Firecracker Pretzel Rods are perfect for summer patriotic holidays! Just make sure they don't melt.
Gobble Gobble! Who doesn't love these Turkey Dipped Pretzels? Add these to the kids place settings around the dinner time.
Have a little one's birthday party to celebrate? These pretzel rods would be perfect a farm-themed birthday party or baby shower.
Halloween parties are more fun with snacks and pretzel rod recipes keep things easy! Zombies are delicious with these zombie pretzel rods!