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Here’s how to make butterfly pretzels, a charming and easy spring treat that’s sweet and salty and perfect for the season.
If you’re looking for a fun spring treat, especially a fun one to make with kids, you’ll these colorful butterfly pretzels! They’re an adorable mix of salty crunch and sweet charm, and honestly, they’re so simple to make. These pretzels have been a smash hit at my family’s spring get-togethers and are a perfect little project for when you want something homemade but don’t want to crank up the oven or spend a lot of time.
Everyone will be impressed when you bring out these gorgeous pastel butterfly treats! They make a beautiful edible display on a charcuterie board or bagged up as cute Easter treats or spring desserts!
Here’s the scoop on how to whip up these little beauties at home. Grab your mini pretzels, some pastel candy melts, and sprinkle a little fun into your day.
Butterfly Pretzels – Ingredients:
- Mini pretzels
- Pretzel sticks
- Pastel-colored candy melts (pink, blue, green, orange)
- White non-pareil sprinkles
- Wax or parchment paper
Tools:
- Microwave-safe bowls
- food tweezers or small utensils like two forks to dip
How to make butterfly pretzels – a fun spring treat
- Preparation: Begin by laying out a sheet of wax or parchment paper on your work surface. This will be where you place your dipped pretzels to set.
- Melting the Candy: For each color of candy melt, use a separate microwave-safe bowl. Heat the candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the candy is fully melted and smooth.
- Dipping the Pretzels: I like using a food tweezer it’s way less messy and easier to dip! First break a pretzel stick in half and dip that fully. Set aside on the wax paper. Hold a mini pretzel by the edges and dip it into the candy melt, coating it fully. Gently shake off the excess candy melt and place the pretzel next to the stick. Repeat for the other butterfly wing with one other pretzel.
- Adding Sprinkles: While the candy melt is still wet, sprinkle the white non-pareils over the pretzels. This will give your butterflies an elegant dotted appearance.
- Setting: Allow your pretzels to set at room temperature until the candy melt has hardened. If you’re in a rush, you can also place them in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
- Presentation: Once set, carefully peel the butterfly pretzels off the wax paper and arrange them on a platter. They’re ready to be admired and enjoyed!
If you’d like to add more detail, you can use a small piping bag filled with melted candy or chocolate to draw patterns or add more colors to your butterfly wings.Or small facial features like two dotted eyes.
Tips:
- If the candy melt thickens as you work, simply reheat it for a few seconds in the microwave.
- If you’re making these with kids, let them be creative with the sprinkles and use colorful ones!
Final Thoughts:
These butterfly pretzels are not only a treat to eat but also a fun spring activity that the entire family with enjoy! With their pastel colors and sweet crunch, they’re sure to be a hit at any springtime event!
Butterfly Pretzels
Equipment
- Microwave-safe bowlsfood tweezers or small utensils like two forks to dip
Ingredients
- Mini pretzels
- Pretzel sticks
- Pastel-colored candy melts (pink, blue, green, orange)
- White non-pareil sprinkles
- Wax or parchment paper
Instructions
- Preparation: Begin by laying out a sheet of wax or parchment paper on your work surface. This will be where you place your dipped pretzels to set.
- Melting the Candy: For each color of candy melt, use a separate microwave-safe bowl. Heat the candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the candy is fully melted and smooth.
- Dipping the Pretzels: I like using a food tweezer it's way less messy and easier to dip! First break a pretzel stick in half and dip that fully. Set aside on the wax paper. Hold a mini pretzel by the edges and dip it into the candy melt, coating it fully. Gently shake off the excess candy melt and place the pretzel next to the stick. Repeat for the other butterfly wing with one other pretzel.
- Adding Sprinkles: While the candy melt is still wet, sprinkle the white non-pareils over the pretzels. This will give your butterflies an elegant dotted appearance.
- Setting: Allow your pretzels to set at room temperature until the candy melt has hardened. If you’re in a rush, you can also place them in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
- Presentation: Once set, carefully peel the butterfly pretzels off the wax paper and arrange them on a platter. They’re ready to be admired and enjoyed!
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Notes
- If the candy melt thickens as you work, simply reheat it for a few seconds in the microwave.
- If you’re making these with kids, let them be creative with the sprinkles and use colorful ones!
Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.