Easter Pretzels are made with only three ingredients—and they can double as a delicious treat and festive table décor.
Easter Pretzels
I created these Peppermint Bark Pretzels, and they were an absolute hit in my house and with my readers.
With Easter right around the corner, I knew I had to create a spring version—and, no surprise, they’re just as delicious and incredibly easy to make.
With only three ingredients and a couple of minutes in the oven, you can have the perfect Easter treat for guests to snack on or to add to a gift bag. Get the kids involved and enjoy!
Ingredients
- Pretzels: I use pretzel snaps because they hold the chocolate better, but pretzel twists work well too. Avoid butter-flavored pretzels.
- Chocolates: I alternate between regular chocolate kisses, Hugs® candies, and Rolo® candies.
- M&M’s®: You can also top Easter pretzels with regular or pastel-colored M&M’s®.
How To Make Easter Pretzels
- Prep: Preheat oven. Line a baking sheet; don’t skip this step—it keeps the pretzels from sticking!
- Bake: Test one pretzel first to check the timing for your oven.
- Add M&M’s: Make sure the chocolate is soft enough to press in easily—if it’s too firm, bake a little longer.
- Allow to Set: Let the pretzels cool for about an hour until the chocolate hardens.
Easter Pretzels Quick Tips
- Line the pans: Use parchment or a Silpat liner to make it easier to remove the candies.
- Watch carefully: Don’t bake too long or the chocolate will melt too much and get crumbly.
- Work fast: Press the M&M’s in before the chocolate hardens.
- Embrace imperfection: Hugs candies might spread unevenly, but they’ll still taste great. Adjust the bake time or temperature if needed.
Storage
Leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, keep them in the fridge or freezer.
More Easter Desserts
- Magic Bars with Easter M&M’s
- Easter Treats with free printable bag toppers
- Easter Cupcakes made to look like a bird’s nest
- Strawberry Shortcake Trifle with lemon cake bites
- Rice Krispie Treats with a white chocolate drizzle
Easter Pretzels
Equipment
- Large sheet pan
- Silicone baking mat or parchment paper
Ingredients
- 30 pretzels snaps or twists
- 30 unwrapped chocolate candies Hershey’s kisses, Hershey’s Hugs, or Rolos (or a combination of the 3!)
- 30 M&M candies pastel/Easter colors
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line one large, or two smaller, sheet pans with a silicone liner or parchment paper. (Don’t skip lining the pan!)
- Lay the pretzels out on the sheet pan. Place an unwrapped chocolate kiss, hug, or Rolo on top of each pretzel. Bake for 2–4 minutes (see note 1) or until the chocolates are soft but not melted.
- Immediately out of the oven, press an M&M on the top of each chocolate.
- Let candies stand at room temperature for about 1 hour or until chocolate is hardened and candies can easily be picked up from the tray. (Place in the fridge to speed up the process; I actually like these best chilled and straight from the fridge!)
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
