Line a large tray or baking sheet with wax paper.

Melt the candy melts according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy as it will become too thick. 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 or any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden and be unusable.

Pour melted candy into a tall container to dip the pretzel rods about two-thirds - use a spoon to help cover if required. Shake gently to remove the excess candy.

If applying small sprinkles (such as nonpareils, jimmies, etc.,), do so immediately rotating the pretzel rods to coat all sides.

Larger sprinkles work best if placed individually.

Place candy-coated pretzel rods onto the wax paper to set.

To add additional colored candy melts allow the first coating to set first.

Place melted candy into a disposable piping bag or zip-top freezer bag with the corner snipped and drizzle the candy coating over the pretzel rods. Before te pretzel sets, gently pick up and move to clean wax paper.

Let pretzel rods dry completely before packaging or serving.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Placing in the refrigerator may cause the pretzel to soften.