Divide pretzel sticks to dip in three colors.

Place candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Melt on high heat, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted. Do not overheat. If the candy is too thick, add vegetable shortening or coconut oil in 1 teaspoon increments, up to 1 tablespoon, and stir well. Do not add water.

Place pretzel sticks on candy dipping scoop, (or you could use a fork). Pour candy melts over the pretzel sticks, allowing excess candy to drip back into the bowl.

Transfer pretzel sticks to waxed paper and use toothpicks to separate the pretzels. Immediately sprinkle with colored sugar. Leave to dry completely.

Pipe frosting over cupcake in a circular direction working from the outer edge of the cupcake towards the center.

Press 10 to 12 candy covered pretzel sticks into each cupcake in alternating colors.

Top each cupcake with star sprinkles.