Luau Pretzel Rods | Birthday Party Ideas
These Luau Pretzel Rods are festive, island-inspired sweet-and-salty treats that bring bright, tropical fun to any Hawaiian-themed party!
Ingredients
- Pretzel Rods
- White Candy Melts Or vanilla-flavored almond bark
- Pink Candy Melts
- Green Candy Melts
- Yellow Candy Melts
- Pineapple shaped Sprinkles
- Flamingo shaped Icing Decorations
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.
- 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.)
- If dipping with additional colored candy melts, allow initial candy coating to set completely. Then, transfer candy melts to a zip-top freezer bag or disposable piping bag with the corner snipped.
- Drizzle candy coating over the pretzel rods. Before the pretzel sets, gently pick it up and move to clean wax paper.
- Let pretzel rods dry completely before packaging or serving.
Notes
- When melting your candy coating, be careful not to overheat it. If it's too thick, add a teaspoon of coconut oil to thin it out and keep it smooth.
- You can add 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to help thin the candy, but do not add any other type of liquid, as the candy will seize and harden.
- For a colorful look, layer different candy melts like pink, green, and yellow. Let each layer set before adding the next for a fun striped effect!
- Decorate the pretzel rods with pineapple-shaped sprinkles and flamingo icing. These little touches will bring the tropical vibes to life at your luau party!
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