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St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Pretzels

These festive shamrock pretzels are a fun and easy treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. With crunchy pretzels coated in smooth green candy melts, they are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Whether you’re making them for a holiday party, a fun activity with kids, or a simple snack, these shamrock pretzels bring a lucky touch to any occasion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 shamrock pretzels
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Mini pretzel twists
  • Pretzel sticks
  • Green candy melts
  • Assorted sprinkles or toppings of choice

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Work Surface
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  3. Melt the green candy melts according to the package instructions, stirring until smooth.
  4. Create the Shamrock Shape
  5. Dip three mini pretzel twists into the melted green candy, ensuring they are fully coated.
  6. Arrange them on the baking sheet in the shape of a shamrock, with the bottoms touching.
  7. Dip a pretzel stick in the melted candy and place it at the base to form the shamrock stem.
  8. Decorate the Pretzels
  9. While the coating is still wet, sprinkle decorations over the pretzels for a festive touch.
  10. Allow to Set
  11. Let the pretzels cool and allow the candy coating to harden completely before removing them from the baking sheet.
  12. Serve and Enjoy
  13. Once set, carefully remove the shamrock pretzels and serve as a festive snack or party treat!

Notes

    • Alternative Coatings – If green candy melts are unavailable, use white chocolate mixed with green food coloring.
    • Storage Tips – Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent melting.
    • Gifting Idea – Pack a few pretzels in treat bags tied with a green ribbon for a festive St. Patrick’s Day gift.
    • Customization Options – Experiment with dark chocolate, white chocolate, or mint-flavored candy melts for different flavors.
    • Kid-Friendly Activity – This is a perfect no-bake recipe that kids can easily help with, from dipping to decorating.

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