A few weeks ago we attended a spaghetti dinner at my youngest’s preschool and discovered the most adorable Pretzel Fishing Rods. The kids loved them — my husband bought a couple for our two youngest and my son immediately turned his into a sword. They’re simple, fun, and perfect for parties or classroom treats.
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Turn these Pretzel Fishing Rods into Valentines with our free printable Valentine cards. They make a charming, edible classroom gift and are easy to assemble once you have the supplies.
What do you need to make Pretzel Fishing Rods?
Gather these items before you begin:
- Large pretzel rods
- Pull ‘n’ Peel Twizzlers
- Swedish Fish and/or gummy worms
- Melting chocolate (for attaching Swedish Fish)
How do you make Pretzel Fishing Rods?
These take only a few minutes each. Follow these straightforward steps:
1. Take two strands of Pull ‘n’ Peel Twizzler and wrap them around the top of a pretzel rod to form the “fishing line.” Secure the ends beneath the wrap so they stay in place.
2. For gummy worms: thread the end of the Twizzler around the worm and tie a small knot to attach it securely. No chocolate is needed for this version.
3. For Swedish Fish: melt a small amount of melting chocolate according to the package. Dip about one inch of the Twizzler end into the melted chocolate, then press it onto the back of the Swedish Fish to secure.
4. Place the fish-attached rods in the freezer for about 15 minutes so the chocolate sets firmly.
5. For gifting, slide finished rods into clear pretzel treat bags and attach a Valentine card or tag.
One handy tip: loop a second Twizzler piece over the “fishing line” and tuck the ends under the loop to lock everything in place. Once you get the wrapping motion down, you can make about a dozen rods in ten minutes. The gummy worm version is the quickest since it doesn’t require chocolate.
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Pretzel Fishing Rods
Ingredients
- 1 bag of large old-fashioned pretzel sticks
- 1 box or bag of gummy worms
- 1 box or bag of Swedish Fish
- 1 bag of Pull ‘n’ Peel Twizzlers
- 1 small container of melting chocolate
Instructions
Using two pieces of Pull ‘n’ Peel Twizzler, wrap the pretzel as shown in the photos.
For gummy worms: wrap the Twizzler end around the worm and tie a knot.
For Swedish Fish: melt chocolate, dip about one inch of the Twizzler end in the chocolate, and press onto the fish.
Freeze the rods with chocolate-attached fish for 15 minutes, then serve upright in a jar or glass.
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These treats are a hit with kids and work great as party snacks for birthdays, class parties, or Valentine exchanges. Simple to make and endlessly customizable — enjoy!
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