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Grinch Pretzel Bites with Caramel and Candy Melts Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 48 pretzel bites 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Get into the holiday spirit with these festive Grinch Pretzel Bites coated in vibrant green candy melts, filled with soft caramel, and topped with adorable heart-shaped sprinkles. Perfect as a fun, sweet treat for Christmas parties or winter celebrations.

Ingredients

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Pretzel Bites

  • 48 mini pretzel twists
  • 12 soft caramels, unwrapped and cut in half

Candy Coating

  • 1 cup vibrant green candy melts
  • ¼ cup kelly green candy melts
  • 1–2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Decorations

  • 24 heart-shaped sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for melting the caramel inside the pretzels.
  2. Prepare Pretzels and Caramel: Arrange the mini pretzel twists on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly. Place a halved soft caramel on top of each pretzel.
  3. Melt Caramel: Bake the pretzels and caramel in the oven for about 3-5 minutes or until the caramel is soft but not completely melted through. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
  4. Top with Pretzels: Immediately after removing from the oven, place another mini pretzel twist on top of each caramel half to form bite-sized sandwiches, pressing gently to seal the caramel inside.
  5. Melt Candy Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the vibrant green and kelly green candy melts with 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Add the additional tablespoon of shortening if needed for a smoother texture.
  6. Coat Pretzel Bites: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each pretzel bite into the melted candy coating until fully covered. Allow excess coating to drip off.
  7. Decorate: Place the coated pretzel bites on parchment paper and immediately top each with a heart-shaped sprinkle for a festive touch before the coating sets.
  8. Set and Serve: Let the pretzel bites sit at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to allow the candy coating to harden completely before serving.

Notes

  • If candy melts are too thick, add a bit more vegetable shortening for smooth dipping.
  • Work quickly when coating the pretzel bites so the candy coating doesn’t harden before decorating.
  • Store the finished bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to maintain freshness.
  • For a dairy-free option, use vegan caramel and dairy-free candy melts.

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