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Red bucket filled with pretzel bites topped with red, white, and blue candies.
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4th of July Pretzel and M&M Treats

These pretzel and M&M treats are a quick 4th of July snack made with pretzel snaps, candy melts and patriotic M&M’s. Each one has a pretzel snap on the bottom, a candy melt in the middle and an M&M pressed on top. They look cute and taste delicious with a sweet-salty flavor combo.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Resting Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Candy, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 60 pretzel bites
Calories: 11kcal
Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°F.
  • Line a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and line up the pretzels on there, in a single layer, leaving just a little space between them.
    A baking tray with neatly arranged square pretzels on parchment paper.
  • Top each pretzel with a candy melt.
    A baking tray with pretzel snacks topped with red, white, and blue candies.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until the candy melts soften. They won’t change shape, just soften, which is what we want here.
  • Put an M&M on top of each candy melt and gently press until the candy sinks slightly into the chocolate. Alternate the colors and don’t use the same color M&M with the same color candy melt.
    A tray of pretzel treats topped with red, white, and blue MMs and candy melts.
  • Let the pretzel bites rest for 30 minutes or until set.

Notes

  • Line the tray first: Arrange all the pretzel snaps on the baking sheet before you start adding candy melts. The prep goes faster when the bases are already in place.
  • Don’t wait for puddles: Candy melts can soften in the oven and still keep their shape. Touch one gently or test one with an M&M instead of judging by looks alone.
  • Go easy with the candy: Press the M&M in just enough to anchor it. Too much pressure can push the softened melt over the edges of the pretzel.
  • Don't use old melts: If the tops crack when you add the M&M, the melts may be older and less smooth. Or they might just need an extra couple of minutes in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzel bite | Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg