Peppermint Pretzel Candy Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

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Peppermint PretzelCandy recipe - crunchy pretzels topped with peppermint Kisses candy and M&M's makes for afestive holiday treat that is fun to make and eat!

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It is a tradition in our house, to make PretzelCandy treats for Christmas. Each year, we create an assembly line and with a kid on each station, we make a ton of pretzels topped with chocolate, caramel, M&M's or sprinkles. They are so fun to make and eat and even pack in treat bags and give to family and friends. Last year, our Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites were super popular but this year we went with peppermint as the flavor theme. Peppermint is a must for Christmas and I am absolutely obsessed with peppermint chocolate treats!

These Peppermint PretzelCandy are colorful, festive and delicious! Crunchy, slightly salty, pretzels are topped with Peppermint Kisses are a fun addition to any holiday treats table.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PRETZEL CANDY

One of the easiest treats for the holidays is definitely pretzel candy. Crunchy pretzels are topped with Kisses chocolates and baked for just a few minutes so the chocolate melts. Then place a red or green M&M on top and let the bites set. Arrange bites on a festive platter and display on your holiday table. You can also use Rolo caramel candies or dark chocolate or even filled Kisses chocolates and different color M&M's. Just make them fun and festive!

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MORE PRETZEL CANDY TREATS RECIPES:

Easy Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites

Cinnamon Roll Pretzels

Chocolate Pretzel Hearts

Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Cups

Rolo Pretzel Bites

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PEPPERMINT PRETZEL CANDY RECIPE

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Peppermint Pretzel Candy recipe

Author: Anna

Crunchy pretzels topped with peppermint Kisses candy and M&M's makes for a festive holiday treat that is fun to make and eat!

4.80 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 25 square pretzels
  • 25 Peppermint kisses chocolates unwrapped
  • 25 red and green M&M candy

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Arrange pretzels on the baking sheet. Top each pretzel with peppermint chocolate.

  • Bake pretzel candy in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set the sheet on a cutting board.

  • Carefully, top each chocolate pretzel with red or green M&M, placing it in the center. It will spread the chocolate down into the pretzel.

  • Let cool completely. Store in air-tight container.

Notes

This recipe makes 25 candies, serving is counted 5 candies per person. You can make as many as you need, adjusting the servings as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 86mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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  1. Patti says

    Peppermint Pretzel Candy Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (10)
    Made these with my 6 yo grandson. Super easy. Some slid together transferring but no problem. I just let them cool completely and they snap right apart! Fun, easy, foolproof! Thanks for the share!

    • Anna says

      Hi Patti! Thank you so much for making my recipe! I absolutely love that you made it with your grandson and you both enjoyed it!

      Reply

  2. Katie C says

    Help me stop***you can hardly stop tasting this.wounderful treat.

    Reply

    • Anna says

      Haha! Thank you, Katie!

      Reply

  3. Jane says

    Peppermint Pretzel Candy Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (11)
    ah, what a beauty! very bright!

    Reply

  4. Krista says

    These not only sound good but they look amazing!

    Reply

  5. Patricia says

    These are super cute and I know a bunch of people who will love them! Such a fun treat!

    Reply

  6. Des says

    Peppermint Pretzel Candy Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (12)
    These would be a great addition to any holiday platter.

    Reply

  7. Amy says

    These would be fun to let the kids make!

    Reply

  8. Paula says

    What a fun candy recipe! Perfect to package and gift.

    Reply

  9. Jen says

    I love the idea of having an assembly line to make these! I'm sure my 3 boys will have a blast making (and eating) these!

    Reply

  10. Dee says

    How fun! My kids are going to have to make this to hand out their friends!

    Reply

  11. averie says

    So fun, so easy, pinned!

    Reply

    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      Thank you so much, Averie!

      Reply

Peppermint Pretzel Candy Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

FAQs

How to make crushed peppermint candy? ›

Look to this quick, mess-free tip for crushing peppermint candies. Coarsely crush the peppermint candies in a resealable plastic bag using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Since the candies are so hard, the heftiness of the mallet is the best thing for breaking them up quickly.

Are candy melts good for pretzels? ›

Make spectacular sweet and salty sticks by dipping pretzel rods in Candy Melts candy. Use any color of Candy Melts candy to customize the colors of these quick and easy treats to match your party theme or your favorite team's colors for game day.

What are the ingredients in crushed peppermint candy? ›

SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, ACACIA (GUM ARABIC), CORN STARCH, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE (SHELLAC), COCONUT OIL, PEPPERMINT OIL, CARNAUBA WAX, WHITE MINERAL OIL, PARAFFIN OIL, BEESWAX, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, RED 40, RED 3, BLUE 1.

How do you soften hard peppermint candy? ›

How do you soften hard candy? The only way to soften it is to put it in water and let it melt.

How do you keep Candy Melts from hardening? ›

Temperature is very important when working with Candy Melts candy. A cold work surface or a cold room will cause the candy to thicken, then set. To avoid that, we suggest using the Candy Melts Melting Pot to help keep your candy at the right temperature for dipping and dunking, no matter what the environment.

Do chocolate chips work the same as Candy Melts? ›

Melting chocolates are made with cocoa butter so it can be melted and reset multiple number of times. On the other hand chocolate chips are made with temperature stable oils so they can be used in baking and other high temperature applications. And can't be melted like regular melting chocolates.

Are Candy Melts the same as melting wafers? ›

Candy Melts®, candy wafers, chocolate coating, almond bark—they're all products made for dipping, molding, and coating without needing to temper chocolate. I'll call them candy wafers here, but if you see them sold under another name, don't be alarmed. They'll all work just the same.

Can you crush peppermints in a food processor? ›

How to Crush Candy Canes: Add candy canes to a food processor or blender. Pulse until crushed.

How to make candy Crush candies? ›

How can I create Special Candies?
  1. Match four Candies in a row or column to create a Striped Candy. ...
  2. Match five Candies in a T or L shape to create a Wrapped Candy. ...
  3. Match five Candies in a row to create a Color Bomb. ...
  4. Match any Wrapped Candy with any Striped Candy to create a giant Super Candy.
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How to crush candy canes for peppermint bark? ›

(This layer will not have peppermint extract.) Sprinkle evenly with crushed candy canes. To crush, place the unwrapped candy canes in a sealed zipped-top bag and roll or bang with a rolling pin or meat mallet until crushed. Refrigerate the bark until completely set, about 1 hour.

How do you melt peppermint candy into shapes? ›

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ...
  2. Spray oven-safe, metal cookie cutters with non-stick cooking spray, then place on the cookie sheet.
  3. Fill each cookie cutter with peppermint candies. ...
  4. Bake in oven at 350 degrees F for 3–9 minutes until candies melt into cookie cutter shape.
  5. Remove from oven and let candy harden.

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