St Patricks Shamrock Pretzel Bites (View Print Version)

Crunchy shamrock-shaped pretzels coated in sweet green candy and topped with sprinkles for celebration.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pretzel Base

01 - 90 small pretzel twists, approximately 3 per shamrock
02 - 30 mini pretzel sticks for stems

→ Candy Coating

03 - 12 oz green candy melts
04 - 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening, optional for smoother coating

→ Decoration

05 - Green and white sprinkles or sanding sugar

# Method:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange three pretzel twists in a clover or shamrock shape with their curves touching to form the leaves. Place one mini pretzel stick at the base as the stem. Repeat to make 30 shamrock shapes.
03 - Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to package directions. If needed, stir in coconut oil or shortening for a smoother consistency.
04 - Using a fork or spoon, carefully drizzle or spoon the melted candy over each shamrock, ensuring all pretzels are coated and joined together.
05 - While the coating is still wet, sprinkle with green and white sprinkles.
06 - Let the pretzel bites set at room temperature for 20 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes until the coating is firm.
07 - Once set, gently lift the shamrock bites off the parchment and arrange on a platter to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in the time it takes to watch a single episode, making you feel like a hero without the stress.
  • The crunch of pretzel contrasting with the smooth candy coating is genuinely addictive in the best way.
  • Kids and adults alike fight over these, and they photograph beautifully without any fussy techniques required.
02 -
  • Overheating candy melts even slightly makes them seize and separate; take your time with those thirty-second bursts and you'll avoid a grainy mess.
  • The coconut oil isn't just a luxury—it genuinely changes the texture from stubborn to spreadable, and it's worth the extra minute of stirring.
03 -
  • Arrange all your pretzel pieces before melting the candy, because once that coating is liquid, you'll want to work quickly while it's still flowing smoothly.
  • If your candy coating starts to thicken as you work, reheat it in five-second bursts rather than letting it get cold and stubborn on you.
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