4th of July Pretzel Bites
These easy 4th of July Pretzel Bites are made with red, white, and blue chocolate and M&Ms for a festive sweet-and-salty treat that’s perfect for parties!
4th of July Pretzel Treats
Looking for an easy patriotic treat for your next summer gathering? With crunchy pretzels, colorful red, white, and blue candy melts, and festive M&Ms, these 4th of July pretzel bites have the perfect sweet-and-salty combination that both kids and adults will love! They’re bright, festive, and look pretty on a party table, even though they take very little effort to make.
I love making themed pretzel snacks like this for different holidays because they are SO easy and my kids enjoy them. So far we’ve made:
- Valentine Pretzel Treats
- Grinch Pretzels
- Halloween Pretzels
- Bunny Booty Pretzels
- Christmas Tree Pretzels
- Pretzel Shamrocks
One of the best things about this recipe is how quick it is to prepare. You can make a big batch in less than an hour, making it perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, holiday parties, or school events. Since they’re easy to transport and can be made ahead of time, they’re a great addition to any Independence Day celebration. Whether you’re serving a crowd or just looking for a fun kitchen project with the kids, these patriotic pretzel bites are guaranteed to be a hit!
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Ingredients:
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Large Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat
Instructions
To Prep: Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared pan.
- Place one candy melt on top of each pretzel, using an equal amount of the three different colors of candy.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes, or just until the candy melts are soft (you’ll be able to tell because they will start to look shiny).
- Remove from oven and gently press one M&M on top of each candy melt so it pushes down into the melted chocolate enough to stay in place. Allow to set.
Prep Tips:
- Storage – Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry area for up to 1 week. Do not freeze or refrigerate.
- Candy – Candy melts come in different sizes, so look for the ones that are about the width of a quarter. They may also be called “melting wafers.”
- Baking – The candy melts or melting wafers may not change shape when you bake them, even when they start to “melt” or soften. You can tell they are ready because they will start to look shiny. You can also take them out of the oven and test one to see if they are melted enough. Do not over-bake or they will burn and brown.
- Assembly – If you have trouble pressing the M&Ms into the candy melts, or the candy melts start to crack while you’re doing so, try melting them (without M&Ms on top) a little longer. If this doesn’t help, the chocolate may be old.
More Red White & Blue Recipes
- Red, White & Blue Swirl Fudge
- American Flag Fruit Kabobs
- Instant Pot Red White and Blue Cheesecake
- Red White & Blue Poke Cake
- Red White and Blue Swirl Donuts
- Bomb Pop Brownie Bites
- Red White & Blue Swirl Cupcakes
- 4th of July Jello Ribbon Salad
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4th of July Pretzel Bites
Equipment
- 9×13 baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- Pretzel Snaps
- White Candy Melts
- Blue Candy Melts
- Red Candy Melts
- Red, White, and Blue M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared pan.
- Place one candy melt on top of each pretzel, using an equal number of the three different colors of candy.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes, or just until the candy melts are soft (you’ll be able to tell because they will start to look shiny).
- Remove from oven and gently press one M&M on top of each candy melt so it pushes down into the melted chocolate enough to stay in place.
- Allow to cool and harden before serving and storing.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
- Candy Melts: Use candy melts or melting wafers about the size of a quarter.
- Baking: Candy melts may not change shape as they soften. They’re ready when they look shiny. Avoid overbaking, which can cause browning.
- Assembly: If the M&Ms are difficult to press in or the candy cracks, bake the candy melts a little longer. Older chocolate may also be more prone to cracking.
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