Description
Grinch Pretzel Rods are a delightful holiday treat combining sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy textures. Wrapped in green-colored white chocolate with red candy hearts and green sugar sprinkles, these no-bake snacks are perfect for Grinchmas or any festive celebration. Quick to prepare and visually festive, they make holiday snacking fun and easy.
Ingredients
Pretzel Rods and Caramel
- 8 pretzel rods
- 8 soft Werther’s caramel chews, unwrapped
Coating and Decorations
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 drops green food coloring
- 3 tablespoons green sugar sprinkles
- 8 candy hearts or large heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare caramel twists: Roll a soft caramel chew between your hands or on a table until it measures approximately 6 inches in length. Carefully wrap each caramel piece around the top of a pretzel rod, spiraling down to about 1 inch from the bottom, pressing ends gently to secure them onto the pretzel. If your environment is warm, place wrapped pretzels on a non-stick surface to prevent sticking.
- Melt the white chocolate: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Take care not to overheat to avoid a chunky texture.
- Color the chocolate: Add about 6 drops of green food coloring to the melted white chocolate and stir well. Adjust the number of drops to achieve your preferred shade of green based on your food coloring brand.
- Coat the pretzels: Using a spoon, scoop the green chocolate over each caramel-wrapped pretzel rod, starting approximately an inch from the base and covering down to the tip. Let excess chocolate drip back into the bowl to ensure an even, smooth coating.
- Decorate pretzels: Place coated pretzel rods onto parchment-lined trays. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the green sugar sprinkles generously over each pretzel. Then, press one red candy heart into the caramel spiral on each rod.
- Chill to set: Transfer the decorated pretzels to the refrigerator and chill for about 10 minutes, allowing the chocolate coating to harden completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure caramel is soft and pliable for easier wrapping around pretzels.
- Do not overheat white chocolate to prevent it from becoming lumpy.
- Green food coloring amount can be adjusted for desired color intensity.
- Keep pretzels refrigerated until chocolate is set to maintain crispness.
- These pretzel rods are best enjoyed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
