Pretzel Sticks Candy Lights (Printable)

Festive pretzel sticks coated with colorful candy melts and topped with mini chocolate chip accents.

# What you need:

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01 - 24 thick rod-style pretzel sticks
02 - 1 cup white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
03 - ½ cup assorted colored candy melts (red, green, yellow, blue)
04 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
05 - ¼ cup assorted holiday sprinkles or nonpareils

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06 - ¼ cup black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate for wires

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt white chocolate or vanilla candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
03 - Dip each pretzel stick halfway into the melted white chocolate and gently tap to remove excess.
04 - Place dipped pretzel sticks on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Melt each color of the candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls.
06 - Using a spoon or piping bag, apply small colorful light bulb dots along the dipped section of each pretzel.
07 - Before the candy sets, press a mini chocolate chip at the base of each colored dot to mimic sockets.
08 - Use black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate to draw connecting wires along the dipped section.
09 - Optionally, sprinkle holiday sprinkles or nonpareils for extra decoration.
10 - Let the pretzel sticks set at room temperature until firm, approximately 20 minutes, or chill briefly in the refrigerator.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required—quick and easy to prepare.
  • Fun and festive decor that delights kids and adults alike.
  • Customizable with your favorite candy colors and sprinkles.
  • Perfect for holiday parties, school events, or last-minute treats.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and adaptable for allergies.
02 -
  • Use thick rod-style pretzel sticks for better support and easy dipping.
  • Press mini chocolate chips gently to avoid breaking the candy melts.
  • Draw connecting wires slowly with a fine-tip decorating gel to keep lines neat.
  • Room temperature setting helps avoid condensation on the chocolate surface.
  • Keep candy melts covered when not in use to prevent drying out.
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