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    Home » Holiday » 4th of July » Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites

    Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites

    Published: Jun 27, 2018 · Modified: Apr 18, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites are easy to make with mini candy bars sandwiched between pretzels. A fun patriotic dessert for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day!

    Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites in a berry basket

    It’s time to start sharing red, white and blue desserts so that you will be ready when the summer holidays hit.

    With Memorial Day at the start of summer, 4th of July in the middle, and Labor Day at the end, there are lots of opportunities to make patriotic desserts.

    These red white and blue pretzel bites are an easy treat to make and look pretty on the dessert table at a potluck or barbecue.

    It’s a wonderful combination of crunchy, salty pretzels and sweet, creamy chocolate. Plus, the candy bars have caramel, nougat and/or nuts in them adding a delicious surprise.

    Disclaimer: This post contains links to products for making this recipe. If you use those links, I may earn a commission. Learn more here.

    Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites Recipe

    Mini Candy Bars on pretzels

    Step One:

    Put mini candy bars on square pretzels on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat. I used Milky Way, Snickers and 3 Musketeers.

    Step Two:

    Bake at 300° for about 3 minutes to soften the chocolate, but not completely melt it.

    candy bars sandwiched between pretzel

    Step Three:

    Top with another pretzel and gently press it into the chocolate.

    Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites Dipped In Blue Candy Melts

    Step Four:

    Allow the chocolate to cool and harden.

    Melt red, white and blue candy melts in small bowls in the microwave.

    Stir until smooth.

    Dip the candy bar pretzel bites halfway into the melted candy.

    Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites with sprinkles

    Step Five:

    Sprinkle with red, white and blue sprinkles and put them back on the silicone mat to cool and harden.

    Patriotic Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites with a bite showing the inside

    Patriotic desserts don’t get much easier than this with only four ingredients needed.

    These Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites are so much fun all of the summer holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day!

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    Red White and Blue Candy Bar Pretzel Bites

    Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites

    Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites are easy to make with mini candy bars sandwiched between pretzels. A fun patriotic dessert for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Servings: 30
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    Equipment

    Silpat Silicone Mat
    Jamie Oliver Baking Tray
    Red Candy Melts Candy
    Non Pareils

    Ingredients

    • 40 square pretzels
    • 20 mini candy bars
    • 1/4 cup red candy melts
    • 1/4 cup white candy melts
    • 1/4 cup blue candy melts
    • 1/2 tablespoon sprinkles red, white, and blue

    Instructions

    • Put 20 square pretzels on a silicone mat lined baking sheet.
    • Top with mini candy bars.
    • Bake at 300 degrees for about 3 minutes.
    • Top with more pretzels and press down gently.
    • Allow the chocolate to harden and cool.
    • Melt the candy melts in the microwave in small glass bowls. Dip one side of the candy bar pretzel sandwich into melted candy melts.
    • Add sprinkles and return to the silicone mat to cool and harden.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1grams | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 33mg | Sugar: 4g
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Roxana says

      May 3, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      These are adorable! I love how simple they are to make and they look so festive!

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