Happy Star Wars Day! Today, The Rise of Skywalker officially opens in theaters! I am a newcomer to the Star Wars franchise, but after seeing the recent movies I am excited to see what this one brings! Given the importance of the lightsabers in the films, I made them the inspiration for this week’s dessert. These chocolate covered lightsaber pretzels are dipped in colored candy melts and topped with sparkling sanding sugar. Just as fun as the ones in the movies! Well, maybe not, but certainly more delicious : )
To make these pretzels, you’ll need a bag of pretzel rods, candy melts, and sanding sugar. I used red and light blue candy melts to reflect Kylo Ren’s and Rey’s lightsabers.
First, line two baking sheets with parchment paper so you have a place for the dipped pretzels to set. The candy melts will harden if not used after melting, so I recommend melting one color at a time. Place the candy melts into a microwave safe container. I found it easiest to use the container that you will dip from, if possible. In my case, I used a tall liquid measuring cup, but you could also use a tall mug. Make sure to stir the candy melts every 30 seconds while melting them.
Once melted, dip the pretzel rods into the candy melts, rotating them to create an even layer of coating. Once covered, gently shake off any excess coating and place on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. For my blue lightsabers I used a touch of edible silver pearl spray. Don’t wait too long to add the sanding sugar as it will only stick if the candy coating is still wet. Repeat with desired number of pretzels and then move on to the other color candy melts.
Let the pretzels rest on the baking sheets until fully set, about 15 minutes. Shake off excess sanding sugar and enjoy!
Star Wars Lightsaber Pretzels
Ingredients
- 1 package pretzel rods
- ½ bag red candy melts
- ½ bag light blue candy melts
- red sanding sugar, if desired
- blue sanding sugar, if desired
- edible silver pearl spray, if desired
Instructions
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Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
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Melt red candy melts in a tall microwave safe container (ex: liquid measuring cup or mug). Stir candy melts every 30 seconds until melted.
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Dip half the pretzels in the candy melts, rotating to create an even layer of coating.
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Place dipped pretzels on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with red sanding sugar.
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Repeat steps 1-4 with blue candy melts and blue sanding sugar.
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Let set, about 15 minutes.