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!
Cost $20
Equipment
- 9x13 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 9x13 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.