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Candy Coated Pretzels for Spring

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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.

pastel candy coated pretzels with m and ms

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. 


a bowl of pink and yellow and white candy coated pretzels with m and ms


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!

pink and yellow and white candy coated pretzels made with wilton candy melts


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.

candy coated pretzels in vintage desert rose franciscanware bowl


And maybe, eating candy coated pretzels out of a treasured family heirloom makes them taste even better!

candy-coated-spring-pretzels

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  6. Miz Helen says

    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

  8. Dee M says

    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! 🙂

  9. Southerncook says

    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

  21. Lori Leigh says

    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