Description
Festive and delicious Christmas Caramel Pretzel Bites combining crunchy pretzels, gooey caramel, and colorful candy melts, perfect for holiday snacking and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 48 mini pretzel twists
- 12 soft caramels, unwrapped and cut in half
Candy Melts and Toppings
- 1 cup red Candy Melts
- 1 cup green Candy Melts
- 1 cup white Candy Melts
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Pretzels and Caramel: Place half of the mini pretzel twists on the baking sheet in a single layer. Top each pretzel with a half unwrapped caramel and bake for 5 minutes until the caramels are softened.
- Top with Pretzels and Cool: Immediately remove from oven and press another pretzel on top of each softened caramel. Leave them on the baking sheet and allow to cool completely to set.
- Melt Red Candy Melts: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine red candy melts with 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth. Add more shortening 1 teaspoon at a time if needed for smooth consistency.
- Drizzle Red Candy: Transfer melted red candy melts to a piping bag or plastic bag with a small corner cut. Drizzle evenly over each pretzel bite covering the tops.
- Repeat for Green and White Candy Melts: Melt green candy melts with shortening using the same method and drizzle over the pretzels. Repeat the process with white candy melts.
- Add Sprinkles and Set: Immediately sprinkle holiday sprinkles over the white candy melts before they set. Allow all candy melts to fully harden before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For longer storage, keep the pretzel bites refrigerated to maintain freshness.
- Use vegetable shortening to keep candy melts smooth and prevent thickening.
- Warm caramels soften quickly—work fast when pressing pretzels on top for best results.
- Customize sprinkles to match holiday themes or personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
