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Shamrock Pretzels Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 56 servings

Description

These festive Shamrock Pretzels combine salty pretzel sticks and twists with rich ROLO candies and colorful green mint M&M’s to create a fun, no-fuss snack perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration. The pretzels form a shamrock shape, with the melted chocolate acting as a delicious adhesive to hold everything together.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 bag of Pretzel sticks
  • 1 bag of mini Pretzel twists
  • 1 bag of ROLO candies
  • 1 bag of Green mint M&M candies (peanut or plain – but the green ones)
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie sheet

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Arrange Pretzl Sticks: Lay the pretzel sticks out in rows of about 4 across on the lined baking sheet to create the base for the shamrocks.
  3. Form Shamrock Shapes: Place three mini pretzel twists around the top of each pretzel stick to form a shamrock shape, with the stick as the stem and the twists as the leaves.
  4. Add ROLO Center: Place one ROLO candy in the center where the pretzel stick and the three mini twists meet for the shamrock’s center.
  5. Fill the Sheet: Continue assembling the shamrocks across the cookie sheet until it is full.
  6. Melt ROLO Candies: Place the cookie sheet in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 2 minutes, just until the ROLO candies start to melt but are not completely liquid.
  7. Press M&M Center: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately press a green mint M&M candy into the center of each melted ROLO. Gently press so the chocolate melts slightly and helps glue the pretzels and candies together.
  8. Set the Pretzels: Place the assembled pretzels in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes, allowing the chocolate to fully set and harden.
  9. Serve: Once set, remove from the freezer and serve these delightful Shamrock Pretzels as a festive treat.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overheat the ROLO candies to prevent them from melting completely and losing shape.
  • You can substitute the green mint M&M’s with any green candy to match your theme.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness.
  • This recipe is great for kids to help assemble and decorate.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/shamrock-pretzels-recipe/