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American Flag Pretzels – Festive 4th of July Treats

Published: Jun 16, 2016 · Recipe by: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

Celebrate the 4th of July with some tasty patriotic treats. These American Flag Pretzels combine salty and sweet into a super fun holiday treat.

Celebrate 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Flag Day by serving these festive Red, White and Blue American Flag Pretzels.American Flag Pretzels

If you’ve been following me here for a while, you know how much I love making festive chocolate pretzel treats. It’s been a few months since I shared my last pretzel craft creation, however, so today I am super excited to present this new design just in time for July 4th.

Have you tried your hand at making any pretzel crafts yet?

You should give it a try. They are really fun to make.

Turn chocolate pretzels into fun holiday treats. Make snowmen, penguins, reindeer, scarecrows, turkeys, crows, and chicks. See the tutorials at HungryHappenings.com.

So far, I have shared tutorials for making Chocolate Snowman Pretzels, Chocolate Penguin Pretzels, Chocolate Pretzel Reindeer, White Chocolate Pretzel Olaf, Chocolate Pretzel Scarecrows, Chocolate Pretzel Turkeys, Black Crow Pretzels, and White Chocolate Easter Chicks.

You will create these treats by coating Pretzel Dipping Sticks in chocolate or candy melts. The pretzel dipping sticks are thicker and longer than traditional pretzel sticks, but much smaller than pretzel rods. They are approximately 3 3/4 inches long and 1/4 inch wide and they are the perfect size for making any of these chocolate pretzel crafts.

Make your 4th of July a little sweeter by serving some Red, White and Blue Pretzel Flags. These salty and sweet treats are perfect for any patriotic party.

Now, I realize these American Flag Pretzels are not identical replicas of our nation’s flag. I chose to make my own, simplified version with just 5 stripes and 11 stars.

To get all 50 stars and 13 stripes on one of these, they’d have to be much larger than I wanted them to be.

These make the perfect sized dessert. They are about the same size as a Kit Kat Bar.

White chocolate American Flag Pretzels make the perfect treat for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Flag Day.

I also wanted them to be one whole flag, not just single pretzels set next to each other on a plate, so that I could attach them to sticks.

Wouldn’t your kids have fun waving these flags on July 4th?

So, let’s make some.

Ingredients for red, white and blue pretzel flags.

To make these red, white and blue pretzel flags, you will need to get these supplies.

You can find the Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Dipping Sticks at your local grocery store and the star sprinkles and Candy Melts at craft stores. You can also find all of these items and the other supplies you will need on Amazon.com (commission earned for Amazon sales.)

Once you’ve gathered your supplies, you’ll need to melt the Candy Melts.

You will find detailed melting instructions on my Chocolate Making Tips page.

Dip pretzels in red candy melts to make the stripes in American Flag pretzels.

When you pull the pretzels out of the bag, you will notice they vary slightly in size. I suggest lining up 5 pretzels that are of similar size to make your flags.

Drop one pretzel into the red candy melts, coat it completely, then lift it out using a dipping or kitchen fork. Allow the excess candy coating to drip off, then set the pretzel on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Dip pretzels in white candy melts to make the stripes in American Flag pretzels.

Dip another pretzel into the white candy melts. Then using another dipping fork, remove the pretzel then set it next to the red one on the pan.

It’s best to attach the candy dipped pretzels together while they are both wet so the pretzels stick together well.

Dip pretzels in red and white candy melts to make the stripes in Red, White, and Blue American Flag pretzels.

Continue dipping pretzels in red and white until you have a set of 5 stripes.

To ensure you get brightly colored pretzels, I suggest you create two sets of pretzels, then pop your tray into the freezer for 3-5 minutes, just until the candy coating sets.

If you leave the pretzels set at room temperature for too long, your red coating will develop spots and streaks.

How to add candy star sprinkles to a Red, White and Blue American Pretzel Flag.

Once your pretzels are all dipped and hardened, you can add the blue rectangle and white stars.

Pour your blue candy melts into a Squeeze-It bottle or a pastry bag then pipe on the rectangles in the upper left corner of each pretzel flag.

Pop the pretzels in the freezer and allow the blue to harden for about 2 minutes or so.

Then use small kitchen tweezers to attach the star sprinkles. You need to add a small dot of blue candy melts to one side of each star and press that onto the blue rectangle.

Notes:

  • I tried to add the stars while the rectangle of blue candy coating was wet, but couldn’t get them all attached before the candy hardened.
  • Plus, the blue got spotty because it hardened at room temperature. You’ll get a much brighter blue if you freeze them quickly after they are piped.
  • Don’t leave your pretzels in the freezer for more than a few minutes. If they get too cold, the candy coating will crack.

Chocolate American Flag Pretzels

Once your American Flag Pretzels are all made, you can serve them just like they are or you can use some candy melts to attach a long lollipop stick or very sturdy paper straw to the back side of each flag.

Print
American Flag Pretzels - Festive 4th of July Treats
Prep Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr
 

Red and white candy coated pretzels are attached together and decorated to look like American Flags. They are great for 4th of July, Flag day, Veterans Day, and any other patriotic holiday.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of July, american flag, chocolate, chocolate covered pretzel, flag, pretzel
Servings: 12
Author: Beth Jackson Klosterboer
Ingredients
  • 6 ounces red candy melts melted
  • 6 ounces white candy melts melted
  • 3 ounces candy melts melted
  • 60 dipping pretzels
  • 132 star sprinkles
Instructions
  1. Dip one pretzel in red candy melts.
  2. Set on a parchment lined baking pan.
  3. Dip one pretzel in white candy melts.
  4. Set it next to the red pretzel.
  5. Dip another red pretzel, set it next to the white one.
  6. Then add another red dipped pretzel.
  7. Place the candy coated pretzel in the freezer for 3-5 minutes until the candy hardens.
  8. Pipe a rectangle of blue candy melts in the upper left corner of the red and white striped pretzel.
  9. Freeze it for about 2 minutes until hardened.
  10. Attach 11 white star sprinkles to the blue rectangle using more blue candy melts as "glue."
  11. Repeat, creating 12 American Flag Pretzels

This 4th of July wave American Flag Pretzels at your party. These sweet and salty treats will be fun for the whole family.

These American Flag Pretzels will make great treats for any patriotic occasion.

Enjoy them on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Election Day, and President’s Day.

If you recreate these American Flag Pretzels be sure to link to this tutorial and send a picture to beth@hungryhappenings.com, so I can  share it in my Readers’ Gallery.

 

If you’re looking for other 4th of July Recipes, click the link and explore all my other Independence Day inspired food.

Make fun 4th of July recipes for your party or picnic. These red, white and blue desserts and appetizers will make your guests

About the Author, Beth Jackson Klosterboer

Beth is a professional chocolatier, recipe developer, event planner, and cookbook author who loves to make fun food.

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  1. Karen @ Sugartown Sweets

    June 26, 2016 at 12:03 am

    I knew these were coming and they do not disappoint! Your flags turned out beautifully. :o)

    Reply
    • Beth

      June 30, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply

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