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Easy Fall Pretzel Rods Recipe

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Easy Fall Pretzel Rods are a delightful, no-bake treat combining crunchy pretzel rods dipped in rich Ghirardelli milk chocolate and decorated with festive fall-themed sprinkles or Reese’s Pieces and peanut butter drizzle. Perfect for autumn parties and Thanksgiving celebrations, these simple recipes can be multiplied for larger gatherings and stored for several days.

Ingredients

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Classic Fall Pretzel Rods

  • 6 pretzel rods
  • 10 oz Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers
  • 2 tablespoons fall-themed sprinkles

Reese’s Peanut Butter Pretzel Rods

  • 6 pretzel rods
  • 10 oz Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers
  • 1 box Reese’s Pieces
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or 1/4 cup peanut butter chips)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to set dipped pretzel rods and keep them from sticking.
  2. Melt Chocolate: Place the 10 oz of Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Dip Pretzel Rods: Holding a pretzel rod, dip it into the melted chocolate, covering about two-thirds of the rod. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing it on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Decorate Classic Rods: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of fall-themed sprinkles over the dipped portion of the pretzel rods.
  5. Prepare Peanut Butter Drizzle: For the Reese’s Peanut Butter Pretzel Rods, melt 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or peanut butter chips in a small microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
  6. Decorate Reese’s Rods: After dipping pretzels in chocolate as above, sprinkle Reese’s Pieces over the chocolate portion immediately. Then, using a spoon, drizzle the melted peanut butter over the pretzel rods for added flavor and decoration.
  7. Set Pretzels: Allow all decorated pretzel rods to cool and the chocolate to harden completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
  8. Serve or Store: Once set, arrange the pretzel rods on a serving platter or store them in an airtight container for up to several days. For longer storage, refrigerate to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • The recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled for parties or larger gatherings.
  • You can skip the peanut butter drizzle or replace it with melted peanut butter chips if preferred.
  • Store finished pretzel rods in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days; refrigeration can extend freshness.
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Try pairing these pretzel rods with other festive fall treats like pumpkin desserts or cinnamon rolls for a themed party spread.

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