Almond Bark Dipped Pretzel Rods
Almond bark dipped pretzel rods are so easy to make and super delicious. A satisfying mix of sweet and salty. Add in the colorful candy sprinkles and this makes a great holiday snack.
Equipment
- microwave safe bowl
- parchment or wax paper
- large baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 package vanilla almond bark 24 ounce
- 1 package pretzel rods
- variety of candy sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Break up the brick of vanilla almond bark into squares. Place half the almond bark into a microwave safe bowl.
- Place the bowl into the microwave and heat for one minute at full power. Stir. Continue to heat the almond bark for thirty second intervals till melted and smooth. Stir after each interval.
- Dip a pretzel rod into the melted almond bark. Using a spoon, coat two-thirds of the pretzel rod. Let the excess almond bark drip off the pretzel rod, back into the bowl.
- Place the dipped pretzel rod onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Decorate each dipped pretzel rod with desired sprinkles.
- Continue till all the pretzels are used. You might need to melt the second half of the package of almond bark. I use the broken pretzel rods, too.
- Allow the pretzels to dry completely before storing.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Almond bark comes in chocolate and vanilla flavors. In this recipe, I use the vanilla flavor.
- Some almond bark comes already separated into squares. Then others are a solid brick of candy. It needs to be broken up before melting.
- Use a microwave safe bowl to melt the almond bark in thirty seconds intervals, stirring between each time. You do not want to burn the almond bark.
- Vanilla almond bark can be tinted different colors. Use an oil based food color that is specifically made for candy. A water based food color will not mix with the almond bark.
- Dip pretzel rods in a small bowl then use a spoon to coat the pretzel.
- Or put melted almond bark in a jelly mason jar to dip the pretzel rods in. The taller jar lets you submerge the pretzels without needing to use a spoon to coat them.
- Sprinkles come in many colors, shapes and sizes.
- I prefer to use large confetti sprinkles or jimmies. These don't melt into the almond bark like sugar sprinkles or non-pariels do. The presentation is prettier, too.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper to dry the dipped pretzel rods on. Your pretzels won't stick to the paper. The baking sheet will contain the sprinkles so they don't roll all over your kitchen.