Firecracker Pretzel

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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will serve as the surface for placing the dipped pretzels to set.
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Focus on one color at a time. Put ½ cup of candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power or on the defrost setting for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat the process in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the candy melts are completely smooth and melted.
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Dip a pretzel rod into the melted candy, tilting the bowl and using a spoon to help coat the pretzel evenly. Cover about half of the pretzel rod or as much as you prefer.
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Carefully shake off any excess candy melt before laying the pretzel rod on the parchment paper.
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While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle the patriotic sprinkles over the pretzel. You can either sprinkle them by hand or roll the candy-coated part of the pretzel rod in a bowl of sprinkles for more even coverage.
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Let the candy melts harden completely at room temperature, which will take around 15-30 minutes. To speed up the process, you can place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
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Serve the pretzel rods once the candy melts have fully set. If you're not serving them right away, store them in an airtight container at room temperature to prevent the pretzels from becoming soft.