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Star Wars Party Food Light Saber Pretzel Rods.

Star Wars Pretzel Rods

Angela Milnes
Star Wars Party Food Light Saber Pretzel Rods are a fun treat perfect for fans of all ages, great for movie marathons, May the 4th celebrations, or galactic-themed parties!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Drying Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • Pretzel Rods
  • White Candy Melts
  • Green Candy Melts
  • Blue Candy Melts
  • Red Candy Melts
  • Black Candy Melts
  • Mini M&M Candies
  • Assorted Star Sprinkles If desired

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 or coconut oil 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 a pretzel rod on waxed paper or a cooling rack. (Cook’s notes: Waxed paper makes for easier release.). If creating the lightsabers, allow the initial candy coating to set completely.
  • If creating the lightsabers, allow the initial candy coating to set completely. Then, transfer melted black candy to a piping bag or freezer bag with the corner snipped.
  • Drizzle over the end where the candy meets the pretzel. Before the pretzel sets, gently pick it up and move to clean wax paper.
  • Press two mini M&Ms into the black candy melts.
  • Let pretzel rods dry completely before packaging or serving.

Notes

  • Use tall cups for dipping: Pour your melted candy into a tall, narrow cup to easily dip pretzel rods and get an even coating without the mess.​
  • Add sparkle with edible glitter: After dipping in colored candy melts, sprinkle edible glitter to give your lightsabers a galactic shimmer.
  • Create a sturdy display: Arrange foam blocks covered in black cloth as a base to stand the pretzel lightsabers upright, making them easy for little hands to grab during the party.
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