Spring Pretzel Bites - completely irresistible sweet-and-salty pretzel bites made with crunchy pretzels, melted Hershey's Kisses, pastel M&M's Chocolate Candies, and festive nonpareils for a cheerful burst of springtime color.
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A Simple Spring Treat
Sometimes the best treats are the simplest ones. Spring Pretzel Bites come together with just a handful of ingredients, but they always seem to disappear faster than some of the more complicated desserts. With crunchy pretzels, creamy chocolate, and colorful M&M's Chocolate Candies, they have a little bit of everything.
One of my favorite things about these pretzel bites is how versatile they are. They're perfect for Easter, spring gatherings, baby showers, dessert trays, or simply brightening up an ordinary day with a little color.
Sweet, Salty, and Hard to Resist
If you've ever made pretzel bites before, you already know how addictive they can be. There's something about the combination of salty pretzels and sweet chocolate that keeps you reaching for "just one more." Add colorful pastel M&M's chocolate candies and sprinkles, and they're almost impossible to resist.
They're also a great option when you need a quick dessert. There's no rolling dough, no frosting, and no complicated decorating. Just a few ingredients and a little assembly, and you'll have a festive treat that's ready to share.
Ingredient Tips + Options
For these Spring Pretzel Bites, I used pretzel rings because that's what I had on hand, but pretzel snaps work just as well. In fact, pretzel snaps are usually my favorite because they provide a little more room for decorating.
I used Hershey's Kisses for the chocolate center, but you could also use Hershey's Hugs. I topped these special treats with pastel nonpareils, but you can leave them off or swap them for sprinkles. One of the things I love about this recipe is how easy it is to customize.
Fair Warning: Nonpareils can be messy. I'm still finding them around my kitchen.
These Spring Pretzel Bites are colorful, festive, and the perfect sweet-and-salty treat for celebrating the season. I bet you can't eat just one. 😉
Spring Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- pretzel snaps or pretzel rings
- Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolate or Hershey's Hugs
- pastel Easter M&M's
- Easter/spring nonpareils or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250F degrees.
- Place pretzel snaps or pretzel rings flat on a silicone baking mat/parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Unwrap Hershey Kisses and place one on top of each pretzel.
- Bake 3 minutes, or until kisses are shiny and soft.
- Remove pretzel bites from the oven, gently press pastel M&M's into the kisses, and then sprinkle with Easter/spring nonpareils or sprinkles.
- Allow Spring Pretzel Bites to set in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Eat & Enjoy!
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