Celebrate spring with easy this recipe for Flower Pretzel Bites!
Made with just Wilton white candy melts, waffle pretzels, and pastel M&M's, these sweet and salty snacks are a cinch to create.
They're not only cute and colorful, but they're also a fun activity to get the little ones involved in the kitchen and they're easy to customize with your favorite colors for baby showers, bridal showers, Mother's Day, and more.
Craving more easy desserts? Check out my other no-bake recipes for quick and delicious treats.
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Sweet and salty snacks have a special appeal, and these Flower Pretzel Treats perfectly hit that delicious balance.
The crispy, salty pretzel base provides the perfect foundation for the sweet, creamy candy melts.
Adding M&Ms adds a pop of chocolatey goodness, creating a delightful flavor combination in every bite.
Looking for more easy desserts that Mom will love? Try this fun Mason Jar Gift Idea for Mother's Day Mason Jar Cookies or my collection of Fresh Fruit Desserts.
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Recipe Tips
While regular pretzels work, waffle pretzels offer a larger canvas for your M&M "petals" and provide a sturdier base for holding chocolate.
You'll want to make sure the candy melts soften slightly and not melt. This will make them easier to adhere the pretzels to, but not so runny that they drip off the sides.
Work quickly once you've softened the candy melts. The chocolate will start to set as it cools, so have your M&Ms ready to arrange as "petals" before the chocolate hardens.
Use the flat side of the M&Ms for better adhesion to the chocolate. For a more vibrant flower, consider sorting your M&Ms by color and creating multicolored blooms.
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Snaps, Family Size, 16 Oz Bag
Wilton Bright White Candy Melts® Candy, 12 oz.M&Ms Milk Chocolate 2 Pack Pastel Colored
📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
Substitutions and Variations
Use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, peanut butter candy melts, for a different taste experience.
Try swapping out the pastel colored candies for red, white and blue candies to celebrate Memorial Day, 4th of July, etc.
You can also make them for autumn holidays by using orange, yellow, and brown M&Ms.
Try drizzling extra melted white or dark chocolate over your finished Flower Pretzel Treats for added flavor.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Add the pretzels in a single layer.
Step 2: Add a white candy melt in the center of each pretzel.
Step 3: Bake for about 3-4 minutes in a preheated 250°F oven. Watch them closely...you want the candy melts to start to soften but not melt.
Step 4: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately place the M&M's in the pattern of a flower. You'll need one M&M for the center and 6 for the petals.
Expert Tip
After decorating, place your Flower Pretzel Treats in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely. This will help them stay firm and prevent the M&Ms from falling off.
Step 5: Once the treats have hardened, enjoy!
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🍶Storage Tips
Store your Flower Pretzel Treats in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh and delicious for up to 3 days.
❄️Freezing Tips
Always add how people can Freeze leftovers. Add reheating tips as well.
More Recipes You'll Love!
- Check out my other recipe for Valentine's Day Pretzel Treats to help you celebrate a different holiday!
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Pretzel Candies that uses Hershey Chocolate Kisses instead of melting candies.
📖 Recipe Card
Flower Pretzel Treats
Ingredients
- 35 Pretzels waffle shaped
- 210 M&M candy pieces pastel colored
- 35 candy melts white
Method
- Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place a white candy melt in the center of each pretzel.
- Bake for 3-4 minutes, just until the candy melts begin to soften. (Don't let them melt completely!)
- Quickly remove the pan from the oven. Press an M&M into the center of each softened candy melt, then arrange 6 more M&Ms of a different color around it to create the "petals" of your flower.
- Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened completely. Then indulge in your beautiful and delicious creations!
Julie says
Oh my! These look so cute, what a fun idea. Thanks for sharing with us at Handmade Monday, these will be a feature this coming week 🙂