These Valentine’s Day Pretzels are an easy Valentine’s treat recipe made with a mix of sweet candy coating and salty pretzels. It’s easy enough for kids to make and is a perfect Valentine-themed snack everyone will enjoy.
It is a cute way to make Valentine’s Day a little sweeter, a festive treat for a school party, or something cute to give as a gift.
Add these Pretzels to your Valentine’s treat board with Raspberry Chocolate Truffles and Chocolate Kiss Acorns.
How to Make Valentine’s Day Pretzels
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Start by melting your pink, red, and white candy melts. Place them in separate microwave-safe bowls and heat them in the microwave in increments of 20 seconds. Make sure to stir them in between each heating until they’re fully melted and smooth.
2. Grab your pretzels and dip them into the melted candy, ensuring they’re nicely coated.
3. After dipping, decorate your pretzels with your favorite sprinkles while the candy is still wet
4. Place all your decorated pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and pop them in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or until the candy coating has hardened.
Serve and Enjoy!
You can package them in cute bags with a ribbon for an extra sweet gift or set them out on a platter at your Valentine’s Day party.
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Baking sheets for recipe prep
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Important Recipe Notes
- Use good-quality candy melts for smooth coating and easy dipping. Avoid overheating to prevent burning or seizing.
- Heat in short increments (20 seconds) and stir well each time to ensure even melting.
- Add sprinkles while the candy is still wet so they stick properly.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to fully harden the candy coating before serving or packaging.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Valentine’s Day Pretzels
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag of Pretzels
- 3 oz pink candy melts
- 3 oz red candy melts
- 3 oz white candy melts
- Sprinkles (of your choice)
Instructions
- Start by melting your pink, red, and white candy melts. Place them in separate microwave-safe bowls and heat them in the microwave in increments of 20 seconds. Make sure to stir them in between each heating until they’re fully melted and smooth.
- Grab your pretzels and dip them into the melted candy, ensuring they’re nicely coated.
- After dipping, decorate your pretzels with your favorite sprinkles while the candy is still wet.
- Place all your decorated pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and pop them in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or until the candy coating has hardened.
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