Grinch Pretzel Bites
These sweet and salty Grinch pretzel bites are perfect for holiday festivities or a Grinch movie night! Made with pretzels, caramels and dipped in chocolate they are a tasty, cute and easy treat!
I love an easy and tasty holiday treat and these Grinch pretzel bites are perfect! They are an amazing combination of sweet and salty that is perfect for snacking on while watching your favorite Grinch movie or serving up at a Christmas party!
These pretzel bites come together easily so they are perfect for whipping up as a great snack to take to a party, a bake sale, or even give as a tasty gift!
Grinch Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- 48 Mini Pretzels
- 12 Soft Caramels
- 1 Cup Vibrant Green Candy Melts
- ¼ Cup Kelly Green Candy Melts
- 1-2 Tbsp Shortening
- Heart Shaped Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with
parchment paper. - Unwrap the caramels and cut them in half with a sharp knife.
- Lay 24 of the pretzels in a single layer on your prepared
baking sheet (you may need 2 baking sheets or to work in batches depending on
the size) - Lay ½ of a caramel on each pretzel.
- Place in the oven for about 5 minutes or until caramels are
softened. - Remove from the oven and quickly press the remaining
pretzels into the caramel. - Allow the pretzels to cool completely.
- Place candy melts in the bowl of a double boiler or in a
heat safe bowl over a pan of water. Heat over med/high heat stirring frequently
until completely melted. If necessary to achieve a smooth consistency add in
shortening a tsp at a time until the melts are perfectly smooth. - Dip the pretzels in the candy melts to cover about 2/3 of
the pretzel. Place back on the parchment lined baking sheet and gently press a
heart shaped sprinkle into the soft chocolate. - Allow to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container.
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FAQ & TIPS
Can I use one color of green candy melts?
Yes! I used two different colors to get the perfect “Grinchy” green but if you only have one shade of green that will work just fine!
Can I use square pretzels?
Absolutely! I used mini pretzel twists for this recipe because of their heart shape. However any small pretzels will work!
Add shortening gradually-
Candy melts are designed to melt smoothly but sometimes they aren’t as creamy as they need to be for dipping. Add in shortening 1 teaspoon at a time once your candy is melted to get the right consistency.
Here’s what you’ll need for these Grinch pretzel bites-
48 Mini Pretzels
12 Soft Caramels
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1 Cup Vibrant Green Candy Melts
¼ Cup Kelly Green Candy Melts
1-2 Tbsp Shortening
Heart Shaped Sprinkles
Here’s how to make these pretzel bites
Preheat the oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unwrap the caramels and cut them in half with a sharp knife.
Lay 24 of the pretzels in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet (you may need 2 baking sheets or to work in batches depending on the size)
Lay ½ of a caramel on each pretzel.
Place in the oven for about 5 minutes or until caramels are softened.
Remove from the oven and quickly press the remaining pretzels into the caramel.
Allow the pretzels to cool completely.
Place candy melts in the bowl of a double boiler or in a heat safe bowl over a pan of water. Heat over med/high heat stirring frequently until completely melted. If necessary to achieve a smooth consistency add in shortening a tsp at a time until the melts are perfectly smooth.
Dip the pretzels in the candy melts to cover about 2/3 of the pretzel. Place back on the parchment lined baking sheet and gently press a heart shaped sprinkle into the soft chocolate.
Allow to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container.
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