With only 3 ingredients, this recipe for St. Patrick’s Day Pretzels is so easy. This no bake treat looks festive and tastes amazing.
Enjoy a fabulous treat for St. Paddy’s day without much work or fuss. This simple to make treat comes together fast and easy.
Surprise the kids with these festive and delicious pretzels. It would make the perfect afternoon snack or lunch box dessert. It’s so easy the kids can help!
Everyone will enjoy the sweet and salty combination. The green and white look so pretty and make this a great recipe to try for St. Patrick’s Day. I also love to make St. Patrick’s Day Cake Pops, Lucky Charms Cookies , Grasshopper Pie and Leprechaun Bait.
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Why We Love This
If you love easy recipes that don’t require turning on the oven, you will definitely enjoy these pretzels. It is incredibly simple.
The pretzels look gorgeous without much work at all. They also taste great. The sweet and salty combine for a fabulous treat no one can resist.
Make these today and see how easy it is. Your friends and family will enjoy eating these yummy pretzels. If want the shape of a shamrock, try making Shamrock Pretzels. This is another festive sweet and salty treat but in a shamrock shape. Sometimes, I have leftover pretzels and make Easy Rolo Pretzel Bites with rolo candy for caramel flavor or kisses.
Ingredients
- Miniature pretzel twists. We love the mini-pretzels, but you can use sticks if you prefer.
- White Candy Melts. I like to use candy melts because they melt so smoothly. You can swap white chocolate chips if you prefer.
- St. Patrick’s Day Sprinkles. Any green festive sprinkles will work!
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Try different colors. Instead of white candy melts, use green candy melts. Another idea to try is using green chocolate. Just melt white chocolate and dye it green.
- Other types of pretzels. Try using pretzel rods, sticks or squares. Any of these would be pretty for St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels.
- Different types of sprinkles. You can use any type of St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles you prefer.
- Try milk chocolate. Dip the pretzels into chocolate for another tasty idea.
- Gluten-free. You can use gluten free pretzels if desired.
- Break into shapes. You can break a few pieces of pretzels to make a shamrock stem for the shamrocks. With a little patience, place several mini pretzel twists together and dip into green candy coating.
- Candy. Add a green M&M or chocolate candies to the top of each pretzel. You can use green frosting to attach.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Prepare the cookie sheet. Line it with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper. This will prevent the icing from sticking and help make clean up easy.
Step 2. Melt the candy. Put the candy melts in a small microwave-safe bowl. Then microwave in 30 second intervals so the chocolate does not burn. Stir between each interval until the chocolate is completely melted. It usually takes 3-4 minutes.
Step 3. Dip top of the pretzels into the candy melts. Remove any excess chocolate by tapping the pretzels on the side of the bowl. Continue to do this until all of the excess chocolate falls from the pretzels.
Step 4. Put the pretzels on the sheet pan and add the sprinkles. The sprinkles need to be added before the candy melt hardens or it will not stick.
Step 5. Let the pretzels dry. Normally, this takes about 1 hour at room temperature on the counter. If you need to rush this process, place them in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Storage
Place the shamrock pretzel bites inside an airtight container at room temperature. They will last up to 2 weeks.
Pro Tips
- Melt chocolate in intervals. Attempting to microwave all at once can result in overcooked chocolate.
- Parchment paper is a must. Sprinkles and candy melts will get all over and it will be handy to just toss the paper. The baking sheet will be much easier to clean.
- Remove excess chocolate. This step will help prevent having too much chocolate on the pretzels. Just gently tap the fork against the bowl holding the pretzel so it can drip off.
- Add sprinkles quickly. The sprinkles need to be added before the chocolate dries.
More St Patrick’s Day Desserts
- St Patrick’s Day Chocolate covered Oreos
- Edible Gold Oreos
- St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes Recipe
- The Best Lucky Charms Treats
- St. Patrick’s Day Cake Mix Cookies
- Guinness Brownies
Try this easy dessert. Then come back and leave a comment. I love hearing from you.
St. Patrick’s Day Pretzels
Ingredients
- 25 miniature pretzel twists
- 8 oz. White Candy Melts
- St. Patrick’s Day Sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Place the candy melts in a microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is melted. Dip the top portion of the pretzels into the melted chocolate. Tap the pretzels on the side of the bowl until all of the excess chocolate falls from the pretzels.
- Place the pretzels on the baking sheet and top with the sprinkles. Make sure to top with the sprinkles before the candy melt hardens. Let the pretzels sit until dry.
- This will take approximately 1 hour at room temperature or 30 minutes in a refrigerator. Serve or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
