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These 4th of July Flag Pretzels are one of the easiest patriotic treats you’ll make all summer! Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re made with mini pretzels, white chocolate, candy melts, and star sprinkles for a fun red, white, and blue dessert that’s perfect for Fourth of July parties, Memorial Day celebrations, backyard barbecues, and summer get-togethers.
Making Pretzel Bites for all the holidays is sort of my thing! I’ve made them for St. Patrick’s Day, Back to School, Spring, Easter (bunnies and chicks), Valentine’s Day and there’s even more recipes for pretzel bites in my cookbook, Celeberating Every Day (including this one too)!
Whether you’re making them with the kids or adding them to a festive dessert board, these adorable pretzels are a simple way to make your celebration feel a little more special.
Why You’ll Love These 4th of July Flag Pretzels
- Ready in just 15 minutes
- Made with just a few simple ingredients
- Easy enough for kids to help decorate
- Perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and summer parties
- A festive treat that’s almost too cute to eat
How to Make 4th of July Flag Pretzels
Transform simple mini pretzels into adorable American flag treats in just a few easy steps!
- Dip each mini pretzel into melted white chocolate and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let the white chocolate harden completely (about 5 minutes at room temperature).
- Drizzle melted red Candy Melts over each pretzel and allow them to set.
- Dip one-third of each pretzel into melted blue Candy Melts, then immediately top with white star sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
That’s it! In just a few minutes, you’ll have an easy patriotic dessert that’s guaranteed to brighten your holiday table.
Melissa’s Tip
I like to set up an assembly line before I start decorating. We’re talking ALL the ingredients out and readily available to grab. It makes the process quick, easy, and perfect for making a big batch for parties or family gatherings.
Impressive Dessert that Will Make You Smile
These 4th of July pretzels are one of my favorite last-minute patriotic treats because they look so impressive without taking much time. They’re always a hit on dessert trays and are such a fun recipe to make.
If you’re planning your full Fourth of July or Memorial Day menu, be sure to check out their cousin 😜, Patriotic Flower Pretzel Bites and my American Flag Hot Dog Board too. It pairs perfectly with these sweet treats for an easy and memorable patriotic celebration.
Watch Me Make This Recipe
4th of July Flag Pretzels
Ingredients
- Mini pretzels
- White candy melts
- Red Candy Melts
- Blue Candy Melts
- White star sprinkles
Instructions
- Dip each mini pretzel in melted white candy melts and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let the coating set at room temperature for about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with melted red Candy Melts and allow to harden.
- Dip one-third of each pretzel into melted blue Candy Melts, then immediately top with white star sprinkles.
- Let the pretzels set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Place the sprinkles on immediately after dipping in the blue candy melts so they’ll stick before the coating hardens.
- Allow each layer to harden completely before adding the next color for the cleanest flag design.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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