Hello, hello! When the kiddos and I were in Michael’s the other day, we found a huge display filled with Wilton Candy Melts, and they sort of fell right into the shopping cart. Well, not really. I think the kids may have had something to do with it, but I didn’t protest that much. We had previously used the melts to make Valentine’s Day treats, and since those turned out so well, we decided to make some Candy Coated Pretzels for Spring.
I’m not usually a fan of pastels, but I love the soft colors you see around Easter and spring. Sunshine and happiness, I guess! Anyway, we thought about making candy coated cookie dough, but this just seemed like it would be too sweet, so we decided on the pretzels, instead. I love the combination of salty and sweet, and these little morsels are downright addicting!
Here’s what we used to make these candy coated pretzels:
Supplies
- Yellow, pink and white Wilton Candy Melts
- Mini pretzels
- Pastel m & m‘s
Directions
Place the candy in separate microwavable bowls, and heat according to the directions on the package. We usually start at 30 seconds, then stir, and then repeat at 15-second increments until the candy is fully melted.
Then, we dipped the pretzels into the candy coating and put them on wax paper to dry. For fun, we drizzled different colors onto the pretzels and topped them off with some spring m & m’s.
The non-chocolate lovers requested that we leave off the chocolate candy on a few pretzels, so we did. But the chocolate, combined with the crunchy sweet and salty combo is very, very good. The non-chocolate lovers don’t know what they’re missing — seriously!
Since it’s spring, I got out my grandma’s vintage Desert Rose Franciscan Ware, which I think is perfect for holding the pastel pretzels. This little bowl is one of the few pieces from her collection that does not have any chips, so I’m happy to be able to use it.
And maybe, eating candy coated pretzels out of a treasured family heirloom makes them taste even better!
Thanks so very much for visiting!
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Dee,
I have made white chocolate coated pretzels before, but using colored candy melts is pure genius!! Very sweet way to use your Grandma's dish. Have a great weekend.
Lori
Thanks so much, Lori! We used to make the white chocolate ones, but the candy melts work much better. 🙂
Dee,
One of my favorites is chocolate covered pretzels!! Thanks so much for dropping by!
Hugs,
Deb
Yum…love all the bright colors.
Amy @ http://www.sweetnsourgumballs.com
Yum! Sweet and salty? Yes please!
I love the chocolate ones too! 🙂
Isn't that the best combo?! I think I need to make more. 🙂
Thanks, Amy. I love spring colors! 🙂
These are so cute and pretty! Visiting from Something to Talk About Link Up.
Thanks so much! It's great to meet you. 🙂
Those are so pretty Dee!
Thanks, Diana. We made some more tonight! 🙂
What a fun post that I plan to share with my daughter. Her kids would enjoy making those. I was initially attracted to your post from Foodie Friday because of the Desert Rose piece. I have my mothers huge collection of Desert Rose and I love the pattern but haven't used it since I received it. Spring is the perfect time to be using it and you have inspired me to get it down from storage and use it on our Easter dinner table. It will bring back some very fond memories.
Carolyn
Thank you so much for the sweet compliment! I have our dining room decorated with the plates, and I think the pattern would be absolutely beautiful on your table! 🙂
So cute! Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!
Hi Dee,
I just love the pastel treats! Your post is awesome and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Happy Spring!
Miz Helen
These are so pretty and look yummy too! I'll be sharing your recipe at The Scoop this Monday night. Thank you for linking up!
Wow, Suzy! Thank you SO much for letting me know! 🙂
You're so welcome, Amy! Thanks for taking the time to visit. 🙂
Thanks so much, Miz Helen. Happy Spring to you too! 🙂
Well I wish that I had some of these right now 🙂