Description
Shamrock Pretzels are irresistibly sweet chocolate-covered treats perfect for festive occasions like St. Patrick’s Day. Mini pretzel twists are dipped in green candy melts and arranged into a shamrock shape, accented with a pretzel stick stem and colorful sprinkles for a delightful combination of salty, sweet, and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 bag mini pretzel twists
- 1 bag pretzel sticks
- 1 bag green candy melts (about 12 oz)
- 1 cup assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace: Place a piece of parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicone baking mat on a baking tray or flat surface to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Melt the candy melts: Following the package instructions, melt the green candy melts gently in a microwave or double boiler until smooth and creamy, perfect for dipping.
- Assemble the shamrocks: Dip each mini pretzel twist into the melted chocolate and arrange them on the parchment paper in the shape of a shamrock, typically using three pretzels per shamrock to represent the leaves.
- Add the stem: Dip one end of a pretzel stick into the melted chocolate and place it in the center bottom of the pretzel shamrock as the stem.
- Decorate with sprinkles: While the chocolate is still melted, immediately sprinkle your choice of colorful sprinkles over the shamrocks to add festive flair and texture.
- Let set: Allow the pretzel treats to dry completely at room temperature until the chocolate has hardened and is no longer sticky.
- Serve and enjoy: Once set, carefully remove the pretzel shamrocks from the paper and serve for a fun and sweet seasonal treat.
Notes
- For a fun variation, use a lollipop stick instead of a pretzel stick for the shamrock stem.
- Make sure to fully melt the candy melts to avoid lumps and get a smooth coating.
- You can use different colored candy melts or sprinkles to match other themes or holidays.
- If the chocolate hardens while dipping, gently reheat it to maintain a smooth texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the pretzels crisp.
