It’s always fun (and indulgent) to have something sweet like pretzel candies in the house, and even better when you make them yourself. This way, you can control the quality of ingredients that are used and create a sweet treat that the whole family can enjoy.
Holiday Pretzel Treats
Salty and sweet is a flavor match made in heaven; that’s why pretzel candies are so popular. We love making holiday pretzel treats because they are easy to make and great for feeding a crowd. Homemade pretzel candies also show how much you care. Gifting them to friends and family for hostess gifts or as a way to show how much you appreciate someone is always a lovely gesture.Â
PRO TIP: Change up the colors of the toppings and this pretzel candy can be a centerpiece for any holiday dessert table.Â
We used pastel sprinkles and white chocolate for this gorgeous and indulgent Easter holiday pretzel candy.
Christmas Pretzel Chocolate Bark Recipe
Christmas Pretzel Chocolate Bark Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz milk chocolate chips
- ¼ cup holiday colored chocolate candies
- 2 tbsp holiday sprinkles
- ½ cup Sweet & Salty OMG! Pretzels
Instructions
- Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave at increments of 30 seconds, stirring between until smooth.
- Pour onto parchmentlined 9x13 baking sheet. PRO TIP: Add 4 oz melted white chocolate and swirl for marbled effect.
- While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle on the toppings - chocolate candies, sprinkles and, of course, Sweet & Salty sourdough pretzel nuggets.
- Cool chocolate in the refrigerator for about 3 hours or until firm. Break into small pieces and serve.
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How to Make Pretzel Candy
There are a few ways to make pretzel candy, but the most familiar recipes and flavor combinations involve chocolate, caramel and peanut butter. Here are a few of our favorite pretzel candy recipes complete with instructions on how to make them, flavor combination variations and tips for melting chocolate.
Caramel and Chocolate Pretzel Candy
These poppable pretzel candy bites are crunchy, chewy, sweet and salty. What more could you want?Â
This pretzel candy recipe is on the simple side and can be customized based on your flavor preferences. We recommend storing the caramel and chocolate covered pretzels in the fridge until you’re ready to eat them; this allows for maximum crunch and chew with your dessert snacking experience.
Pretzel Peanut Butter Cups - Homemade Pretzel Candy Bars
This pretzel candy recipe has a surprise hidden inside. If you didn’t guess yet, it’s a seasoned sourdough pretzel nugget!Â
For this sweet pretzel treat, we layered chocolate and peanut butter in silicon cupcake liners, then placed a Sweet & Salty pretzel nugget inside. Topped it off with more peanut butter and chocolate and popped them into the fridge for a couple of hours. The result is a satisfying combination of sweet and salty with just the right amount of crunch.Â
As with our other favorite pretzel candy recipes, you can use any of our sweet varieties to give your pretzel peanut butter cups the flavor you like best. We’ve also made these with almond butter - it was delicious - and a great substitute if you have someone with a peanut allergy in the family.
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
This is a classic pretzel candy that can be as simple or fancy as you like. You can decorate them with colored sanding sugar or sprinkles for a holiday or keep them plain for everyday snacking.Â
Chocolate covered pretzels can also be an interactive element at your next party with a fondue set up. Let your guests make their own pretzel candies and set them aside while you chat, play games or eat. Then, they can take home their pretzel treats as a favor.
Best Chocolate and Pretzel Combinations
You can change up the flavor profile on any of these pretzel candy recipes by adjusting the type of chocolate and seasoned sourdough pretzel nugget used. Here are a few of our favorite chocolate and pretzel pairings:
- Sweet Chili OMG! Pretzels with white chocolate
- Salty Butterscotch OMG! Pretzels with milk chocolate
- Sweet & Spicy OMG! Pretzels with dark chocolate
- Sweet & Salty OMG! Pretzels with semi-sweet chocolate
