Y’all know me, I like to make things my kids will actually eat and enjoy helping make. These Shamrock Pretzel Treats were a no-brainer.
The kids can customize their own Shamrocks how they want, letting them get creative and express themselves. It’s so important for their minds and I love seeing what their imaginations express.
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Shamrock Pretzel Treats
What you Need
1 (12 oz.) bag Wilton Candy Melts, green
About 60 mini twist pretzels
About 20 pretzel sticks
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How to assemble Shamrock Pretzel Treats
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy according to package instructions. Dip a pretzel twist in the melting candy with a fork or dipping tools, and tap off the excess candy before placing on a piece of parchment paper. Continue this process grouping the twists in sets of 3, connecting them to look like a clover.
Dip a pretzel stick in the green melting candy, tap off excess, and place between the pretzel twists to make the stem of the clover. Spoon a small bit of the melting candy in the center to ensure it all stays together once hardened. Continue this process with the remaining pretzels (until you run out of melting candy).
Spray the clover treats with the gold food color mist (keeping the can 6 inches away from the pretzel treats), and sprinkle with gold sugar sprinkles.
Allow the melting candy to set at room temperature until firm (about an hour). Serve or store at room temp in a sealable plastic bag.
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What You Need
- 1 bag Candy Melts Green
- 60 Mini Twist Pretzels
- 20 Pretzel Sticks
- Food Color Spray Gold
- Sugar Sprinkles
Directions
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy according to package instructions.
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Dip a pretzel twist in the melting candy with a fork or dipping tools and tap off the excess candy before placing on a piece of parchment paper.
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Continue this process grouping the twists in sets of 3, connecting them to look like a clover.
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Dip a pretzel stick in the green melting candy, tap off excess, and place between the pretzel twists to make the stem of the clover.
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Spoon a small bit of the melting candy in the center to ensure it all stays together once hardened. Continue this process with the remaining pretzels (until you run out of melting candy).
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Spray the clover treats with the gold food color mist (keeping the can 6 inches away from the pretzel treats), and sprinkle with gold sugar sprinkles.
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Allow the melting candy to set at room temperature until firm (about an hour).
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Serve or store at room temp in a sealable plastic bag.
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Gladys Parker says
Oh how cute those Shamrocks are! My grandchildren will love making and eating these. I always try to make something different with them each holiday. Thank goodness for Wilton because what good is green without a bit of gold on St. Patrick’s Day?
Jessica Hughes says
I just saw this Food Spray for the first time the other day and can’t wait to try it out! These shamrock pretzel treats are adorable! I just love the metallic shine from the Food Spray.
Kendra - The Kreative Life says
These look so good! I’ll have to make these with my boys for St. Patrick’s day!
Shirley Wood says
What a fun combination of sweet and salty! I didn’t even know those gold Wilton products existed. These would be fun to make with the grandkids this weekend.
Heather says
Oh my gosh I love these! I want to make these with the kids. I can’t believe its all pretzel! This is such a fun wonderful idea.
Kristine Nicole Alessandra says
These are really great St. Patrick’s day treats! It would be so fun to make. I will ask my daughter to come over and help me make them for the kids.
Kelly Reci says
Wow! This one’s a winner.This looks so delightful and tasty. I would love to try making this.My boys would both probably DIG this!
Geraline Batarra says
Oh my, this is too cute to eat. My kids would probably love this. I have to try this at home.
Victoria Heckstall says
You had me at.delicious! this will be a huge hit. This would disappear in no time at our house!
Cindy Ingalls says
Love how fun and festive these are. You really can’t go wrong with pretzels and chocolate.