These playful Pretzel Valentine Treats are the perfect treat to show your loved ones how much you care about them this Valentine's Day. With a sweet and salty flavor, they're sure to tantalize your taste buds! Plus, they're easy to make and will look adorable displayed on your table.
Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats also make a wonderful Valentine treat!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ No baking required for these adorable sweet treats!
✔️ Fun, easy, and cute!
✔️ These sasty sweet and salty treats makes great gifts and a great snack!
The perfect easy homemade treat!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements for the valentine's treats, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Pretzel Rods or pretzel twists, pretzels squares - whichever you'd prefer!
- white or pink candy melts, white chocolate chips or dark or milk chocolate chips
- Red, white or pink Valentine's Day sprinkles - heart shaped sprinkles, mini m&m's, conversation hearts, etc. make the fun and festive!
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for these pretty Valentines Day treats! For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom.
- Prepare cookie sheet by lining with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Place the candy melts in microwave safe bowl and melt according to package directions.
- Dip ¾ of the pretzel rod into the melted chocolate.
- Shake off any excess chocolate. Transfer to lined baking sheet. Lay in a single layer.
- While the chocolate is still melted, immediate top with festive sprinkles!
- Refrigerate to allow chocolate to completely cool.
- Store in airtight container.
Equipment
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- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- microwave-safe bowl
FAQ's
Yes, but you will need to temper the chocolate first.
Yes, they can be frozen for up to three months.
Only if your house is warm. Otherwise, they are best stored at room temperature.
Tips
- Make sure that your candy melts are completely melted before trying to dip the pretzel rods.
- Make sure you allow the pretzel rods to completely dry before you move them to an airtight container.
- Apply the sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
- Line the cookie sheet with wax paper or parchment paper, otherwise, they will stick to the pan.
Variations
- Instead of using heart sprinkles on these pretzel rods, you can also use nuts or candy.
- You can also dip these pretzels into milk or dark chocolate for a rich chocolate taste.
- Using a spoon drizzle pink melted candy wafers on top of the rod that has been dipped into white chocolate for an extra festive touch.
- Wrap them in cellophane bags tied with a pretty ribbon for the perfect gift!
Storage
These pretzel rods are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Happy Valentine's Day, enjoy!
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These are perfect for last minute gifts and the perfect sweet and salty Valentine's Day treat!
They are super cute laid flat on a platter or displayed upright in a mason jar. So cute, no one will be able to resist this sweet salty treat!
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Pretzel Valentine Treats
Ingredients
- 36 Pretzel Rods
- 12 ounces size package of white candy melts or pink candy melts
- Valentine's Day Sprinkles
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Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Place the candy melts in microwave safe bowl and melt according to package directions.
- Dip ¾ of the pretzel rod into the melted candy.
- Shake off any excess chocolate. Transfer to lined baking sheet.
- While the chocolate is still melted, immediate top with festive sprinkles!
- Refrigerate to allow chocolate to completely cool.
- Store in airtight container.
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