M&M Flower Pretzels are cute, simple treats made with just pretzels, white candy melts, and pastel M&M’s.
M&M Flower Pretzels
I love making these flower pretzels—they’re easy, delicious, and perfect for adding a fun Spring touch to desserts like a dirt cake.
The sweet and salty combo is unbeatable, just like another favorite treat—turtles!
Here’s What You’ll Need
You’ll only need three ingredients to make M&M Flower Pretzels:
- Pretzels: Use snap pretzels for a sturdy base. Skip the twists!
- White Candy Melts: Choose a quality brand for smooth melting. Ghirardelli is my favorite, but if you can’t find it, melting wafers work too, though they’re not quite as tasty.
- Pastel M&M’s: Spring-colored M&Ms are my go-to, but any colors will work.
Quick Tip
Use leftover pretzel snaps in Leprechaun Thumbprints or Peppermint Bark Pretzels!
How To Make M&M Flower Pretzels
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 250°F.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line with parchment or a silicone liner.
- Arrange Pretzels: Place pretzels in rows on the sheet.
- Add Candy Melts: Put a candy melt on each pretzel.
- Soften in Oven: Warm for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Create Flowers: Quickly add an M&M in the center and 6 around it to form a flower.
- Cool: Let cool completely before serving.
Recipe Tips
These M&M Flower Pretzels are easy to make, but here are a few tips:
- Line the Pan: Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and for easy clean-up.
- Quick Assembly: Have your M&M’s ready before removing the pretzels from the oven, as the candy melts set quickly.
- Switch Colors: Mix and match M&M colors to create fun, themed flowers for special occasions or holidays.
- Hide the “M”: Place M&M’s with the “M” side down for a cleaner look.
Storage
Store M&M Flower Pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
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- Cannoli Dip with mini chocolate chips
- Cheesecake In A Jar no baking needed!
- Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats with lots of marshmallows
- Easter Treats with free printable bag tags
M&M Flower Pretzels
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 10 snap pretzels
- 10 white candy melts
- 70 pastel M&M’s 10 for centers, 60 for petals
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner.
- Arrange the 10 snap pretzels in rows on the baking sheet. Place 1 candy melt on top of each pretzel.
- Place in the oven for 2–3 minutes, just until the candy melts are softened but not fully melted. Watch closely as oven heats can vary.
- Pull from oven and quickly place 1 M&M in the center of each candy melt and surround it with 6 M&M’s to create flower petals. Gently press them down to secure them. For a clean look, place the M&M’s with the “M” side facing down.
- Allow the pretzels to cool completely before serving. Speed this process up by popping the tray in the fridge.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Oh, I love these! Thanks for sharing the ideas!
Chelsea, they are all sooo pretty! Love the video too. Thanks for the inspiration!
hey girl- such cute ideas!
Thank you! ๐