Description
Candy Cane Peppermint Pretzels are a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat featuring crunchy pretzels coated in creamy white candy melts and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy canes. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet, salty snack.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 30 - 35 mini pretzel twists or pretzel crisps
- 12 oz. white candy melts
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to ensure the pretzels don’t stick after coating.
- Melt Candy Coating: Melt the white candy melts according to the package directions, typically by microwaving in short intervals and stirring until smooth.
- Coat Pretzels: Using a fork, dunk each pretzel into the melted white candy coating, ensuring it is fully covered. Gently shake off any excess coating before transferring the pretzel onto the prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top while the coating is still wet to adhere properly. Repeat with all remaining pretzels.
- Set and Harden: Allow the candy-coated pretzels to sit at room temperature until the coating hardens completely, which will take about 1 hour. Once set, they are ready to serve or package for gifting.
Notes
- For faster hardening, place the coated pretzels in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Crush the candy canes finely to help them stick better and avoid large chunks that might easily fall off.
- Store the pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- Use gluten-free pretzels if you require a gluten-free treat.
