Choosing red, white and blue candy melts makes these a wonderful patriotic dessert. There are three reasons I love this recipe. 1. It’s not just for patriotic holidays and parties.

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt blue candy melts with ¾ teaspoon oil until smooth. One by one, gently remove any excess hardened red chocolate from the edges of each pretzel.

light blue candy melts (about 4.5 ounces) 3/4 c. yellow candy melts (about 4.5 ounces) 1/4 c. pastel candy-coated chocolates (such as M&M's) 2 tbsp. pastel sprinkles or Easter sprinkles.