M&M Flower Pretzels are cute, simple treats made with just pretzels, white candy melts, and pastel M&M’s.

Different colored M&M Flower Pretzels on a plate.

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!

The 3-ingredients in this recipe prepped out for easy assembly.

Here’s What You’ll Need

You’ll only need three ingredients to make M&M Flower Pretzels:

  1. Pretzels: Use snap pretzels for a sturdy base. Skip the twists!
  2. 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.
  3. 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!

Pretzels laid out on a sheet pan and white chocolate wafers placed on top to go in the oven.

How To Make M&M Flower Pretzels

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 250°F.
  2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line with parchment or a silicone liner.
  3. Arrange Pretzels: Place pretzels in rows on the sheet.
  4. Add Candy Melts: Put a candy melt on each pretzel.
  5. Soften in Oven: Warm for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  6. Create Flowers: Quickly add an M&M in the center and 6 around it to form a flower.
  7. Cool: Let cool completely before serving.
The M&M's placed on a pretzel to form a flower for these flower pretzels.

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.
One of the 3-ingredient treats held up showing how simple and delicious they are.

Storage

Store M&M Flower Pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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M&M Flower Pretzels

M&M Flower Pretzels are cute, simple treats made with just pretzels, white candy melts, and pastel M&M's.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Setting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 10 flowers

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 baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner.
  • Arrange the 10 snap pretzels in rows on the baking sheet. Place one 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 one 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.
  • Store the pretzels in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.6g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 2.6mg | Sodium: 85.8mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8.6g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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4 Comments

  1. Katherine says:

    Oh, I love these! Thanks for sharing the ideas!

  2. Julia says:

    Chelsea, they are all sooo pretty! Love the video too. Thanks for the inspiration!

  3. Shawnna Griffin says:

    hey girl- such cute ideas!

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚