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Flower Pretzel Bites Recipe


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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 36 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful and easy-to-make Flower Pretzel Bites featuring buttery snap pretzels, creamy white candy melts, and colorful pastel M&M’s arranged into charming flower shapes. Perfect for parties, snacks, or festive gatherings, these bite-sized treats combine sweet and salty flavors with a fun floral presentation.


Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Butter Snap Pretzels – 36 pieces
  • White Candy Melts – 36 pieces
  • Pastel M&M’s – 252 pieces (36 center pieces + 216 petal pieces)


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 225°F (107°C). If using a microwave, proceed to the alternative warming instructions.
  2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  3. Arrange Pretzels: Place the butter snap pretzels in neat rows on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they have enough space for the candy melts and M&M’s.
  4. Add Candy Melts: Place one white candy melt on top of each butter snap pretzel carefully.
  5. Warm Candy Melts: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and warm for 2-3 minutes. The goal is to soften the candy melts, not fully melt them. Alternatively, you can soften the candy melts by warming them in a microwave on a paper plate for about 55 seconds, adjusting the time as needed depending on your microwave’s power.
  6. Assemble Flowers: Quickly place one M&M candy in the center of each softened candy melt and surround it with six M&M candies as petals. Press them gently down to secure them in the softened candy. For aesthetic purposes, place the central M&M with its “M” facing down to keep flowers looking neat.
  7. Cool and Set: Allow the pretzel bites to cool and the candy melts to harden. To speed up this process, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
  8. Store: Once set, transfer the Flower Pretzel Bites to an airtight container to keep them fresh and enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not overheat candy melts as you only want to soften them for setting the M&M’s candies.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • Experiment with microwave warming times, as microwave power varies.
  • Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • These make excellent party favors or festive snacks for occasions like Easter or spring celebrations.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American