Add some edible silver and gold sparkle to your New Year’s Eve table with this New Year’s Pretzel Rods Recipe that is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!
A simple and sparkling dessert is just the thing to add some pizazz to your New Year’s Celebration. Whip up a batch or two of this New Year’s Pretzel Sticks Recipe to add to your appetizer selection or dessert table while you wait for midnight to chime in.
These white chocolate-coated pretzels are created with three basic ingredients: long pretzel rods, white chocolate, and sprinkles. That is all you need to create these quick and easy white chocolate-dipped pretzel rods.
New Year’s Pretzel Rods Recipe
Ingredients:
- Pretzel rods
- White candy melts, white chocolate chips, or vanilla almond bark
- Assorted sprinkles in gold, silver, white, and/or black (I used this Sprinkle Mix)
Instructions:
- Melt the candy coating according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. If the candy coating is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening to help thin the candy but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.
- Pour candy coating over two-thirds of the pretzel rod and shake gently to remove excess. If applying sprinkles, do so immediately rotating the pretzel rods to coat all sides. Larger sprinkles work best if placed individually.
- Place the candy-coated pretzel rod on waxed paper or a cooling rack. (Note: Waxed paper makes for easier release.)
- Let the pretzel rods dry completely before packaging or serving.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Placing the candy-coated pretzel sticks in the refrigerator may cause the pretzel to soften.
You can use any of the leftover silver and gold sprinkles to make these Milk Toast Glasses for kids.
Printable Recipe for New Year’s Pretzel Sticks
- Pretzel rods
- White candy melts, white chocolate chips, or vanilla almond bark
- Assorted sprinkles in gold, silver, white, and/or black (I used this Sprinke Mix)
- Melt the candy coating according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. If the candy coating is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening to help thin the candy but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.
- Pour candy coating over two-thirds of the pretzel rod and shake gently to remove excess. If applying sprinkles, do so immediately rotating the pretzel rods to coat all sides. Larger sprinkles work best if placed individually.
- Place pretzel rod on waxed paper or cooling rack. (Cook’s notes: Waxed paper makes for easier release.)
- Let pretzel rods dry completely before packaging or serving.
More New Year’s Eve Party ideas
How to Make a New Year’s Eve Time Capsule
Frugal New Year’s Eve Celebration Ideas
New Year’s Day Tradition: Hoppin’ John
Kerryanne says
Such a fun recipe for New Year celebrations!
Thank you for sharing this recipe at the Create, Bake, Grow & Gather party this week. I’m delighted to be featuring it at tonight’s party and pinning too.
Happy New Year!
Kerryanne
Beverly says
Wow, these are so great for the new year. Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2022/12/happy-new-year-and-thursday-favorite.html
Happy New Year.
Hugs,
Bev
Beth says
LOVE this quick and easy NYE treat, Alea! We will be featuring you starting Wednesday at the Creative Crafts Linky Party! Pinned and shared
Creatively, Beth
Meredith says
Hi,Alea! Your pretzel rod NYE look delicious! I was super inspired by your skills in your kitchen. I would love to invite you to link up your recipe at Whimsy Home Wednesdays to inspire others and have a chance to be featured https://www.artsandclassy.com/category/diy/whimsy-home-wednesdays-linky-party/