Fun party pretzels coated in a mixture of melted vanilla candy, a cake mix and lots of sprinkles. These funfetti cake batter pretzels are super easy to make and fun to eat. BIRTHDAY CAKE DECORATED PRETZELS ARE SWEET, SALTY AND COMPLETELY IRRESISTIBLE!

How Early Can I Decorate the Pretzels?

One of the best things about decorated pretzels (aside from the taste) is the convenience of being able to make them in advance of your party. It’s every hostesses dream to be able to make something this tasty before the craziness of the party prep starts. Ultimately taking some of the stress away from hosting a party. These adorable pretzels can be made as early as a week before the party. The key is making sure (after the candy has hardened) they stay fresh is to store them in an airtight container.

The Versatility of Birthday Cake Decorated Pretzels-Styling

These cute treats are more then just a dessert. No…..they are so much more! Below is a list of the many different ways to use decorated crunchy pretzels.

• MASON JARS: First I’ll add the obvious and that is to simply put them in a jar and place them on the dessert table.
• CAKE DECORATION: Use a serrated knife and cut the pretzel rods the height of a layered cake, decorate pretzels and place them around the outside of a frosted layered cake. BAM!
• PARTY FAVOR: Hand out as party favors. You can purchase cellophane bags made specifically for pretzels. Add a thank you tag and you’re set!
• CENTERPIECE: Create a centerpiece! Fill containers (like jars or buckets) with the decorated pretzels and line them down the center of a table. Perfect for a kids birthday party!

Birthday Cake Pretzel Rods Versatility-Flavor and Additions

Now that you have the basic recipe, the options are endless as to what can be done. I love the addition of the cake mix to the melted candy and the bright colored sprinkles. The combination screams birthday party! Now, let’s take that idea and expand on it. This will give you the opportunity to create several different flavor combos with a variety of toppings.

How to Flavor Candy Melts

You can purchase candy melts in a variety of colors. Unless you purchase the chocolate candy melts the colored ones are vanilla flavored. While they’re not bad on their own, below you will find some ideas on how to pump up the flavor.

• SPICES: Spice up your candy melts with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice and just about any spice you can think of. Eggnog Pretzels for Christmas or Pumpkin Latte Pretzels for Thanksgiving.

• CAKE MIX: Add a little cake mix to the melted candy for a delicious cake batter flavor. Like these Birthday Cake Pretzels.

○ ¼ cup dry cake mix to 1 (12 ounce) bag candy melts.

• FREEZE DRIED FRUIT: Dip whatever you’re coating with candy and while the candy is still wet dip into crushed freeze dried fruit. Like these Apple Pie Pretzels.

• OILS OR FLAVORINGS: Using either of these products will transform vanilla candy into a fun creation. Be careful and don’t add too much. YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD MORE…..About ½ teaspoon of flavoring or ¼ teaspoon of oil per bag of candy.

• TOPPINGS: Create different combos with toppings like toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, and mini M&M’s.

• CARAMEL: Before adding a candy coating add a caramel coating or swirl of caramel. Like with these Tiger Tail Pretzels or Unicorn Pretzels.

• ESPRESSO POWDER: Create a mocha flavored treat when using chocolate candy and add a tablespoon of espresso powder.

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HOW TO MAKE BIRTHDAY CAKE DECORATED PRETZELS

BIRTHDAY CAKE DECORATED PRETZELS INGREDIENTS LIST-full printable recipe below in the recipe card

• 1 (12 ounce) bag white melting candy (I used Candy Melts by Wilton)
• ¼ cup white cake mix powder
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 30 pretzel rods
• rainbow sprinkles

WHITE CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE DECORATED PRETZELS INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pour candy into a microwave safe bowl.
2. Heat 1 minute on high and stir. Heat an additional 30 seconds at 70%, stir. If needed heat another 30 seconds at 70%. Stir until no lumps are present.
3. Spoon melted candy over pretzel rod.
4. While the pretzel is still wet add sprinkles.
5. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to harden.

What are Candy Melts?

Candy Melts VS White Chocolate

The Best Product for Thinning Candy Melts

Will Candy Melts Soften in Warm Temperatures?

Candy melts start to soften between 86 and 93°. Something to keep in mind when planning a outdoor summer party.

MORE DECORATED PRETZELS

• DARK CHOCOLATE PRETZELS
• APPLE PIE PRETZELS
• DESERT SAGUARO CACTUS PRETZELS
• OUT OF THIS WORLD GALAXY PRETZELS
• UNICORN PRETZELS
• LIGHT SABER PRETZELS

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