Kid Friendly Dipped and Decorated Pretzels for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is one of those wonderful holidays where the only gift you need to give is a little love to the people you care about most. As a mom, I spend all year doing the things I have to do with my kids and I like taking the extra time during the holidays to do the things I want to do with them. That usually means baking something extra special or surprising the kids with a breakfast made with love in the form of heart shaped pancakes.
This year we’re getting in the kitchen to spend some time together making treats our children as young as 3 can help create like these Dipped and Decorated Pretzels for Valentine’s Day.
*Step 1*
Gather your favorite pretzel snacks. The large pretzel rods and twists work well for this sweet project but you can definitely dip the small sticks and twists too for a mini treat.
*Step 2*
Candy melts are a great product for a non-chocolate flavor and come ready in fun holiday colors like red, white and pink. When melted the candy, use a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable shortening to about a cup of candy melts. Microwave the melts in 30 second intervals, stirring each time in between until the melts are smooth and creamy.
*Step 3*
Place a large sheet of wax paper over a hard surface. Dip and cover each pretzel covering about a third of the surface. Tap the pretzel on the side of the bowl to remove excess candy. If your bowl is too small, use a spoon to pour the candy melts over the pretzels (necessary for the rods).
*Step 4*
Place the dipped pretzels on a sheet of wax paper and decorate with your favorite candy sprinkles.
*Step 5*
Let the dipped pretzels harden for about an hour. You can also place them in the fridge for a quick chill.
*Step 6*
Wrap your treats with candy wrappers which you can find at your local craft store.
The Valentine’s Day Pretzel Treats are perfect for some special time in the kitchen with kids and even an affordable treat to make and take to school parties. Do you have a special treat you like to make for Valentine’s Day?
Written By 5 Minutes for Food Contributing Editor Cat Davis
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by Sweetheart Dipped Pretzels for Valentine’s Day on Feb 2, 2012 at 9:13 am
These look yummy and cute. And definitely an affordable way to give VAlentine’s treats!
by Tiff on Feb 2, 2012 at 10:42 am
I love how you made them for our next holiday. So pretty!
by Nichol on Feb 2, 2012 at 11:45 am
Love this! Thank you!
by Margaret on Feb 2, 2012 at 6:26 pm
You’re welcome Margret, please do let me know if you try them out.
by Cat Davis on Feb 2, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Thanks Nichol, they’re almost too pretty to eat.
by Cat Davis on Feb 2, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Oh absolutely. You could make a ton of these for under $10.
by Cat Davis on Feb 2, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Hmmm… I think my kids can make these for their teachers this Valentine’s Day.
by Zsa Zsa on Feb 3, 2012 at 3:20 am
That’s a great idea. I was thinking since I can’t bring homemade treats for the kids, at least the teacher could enjoy a special goody basket.
by Cat Davis on Feb 3, 2012 at 10:09 pm
YUM! These look so good and easy too!
by Melissa on Feb 7, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Candy melts! I had no idea.
by @PamelaMKramer - A Renaissance Woman on Feb 13, 2012 at 1:26 am
I made these with my girls on the weekend and they had so much fun. (But I couldn’t find candy melts at the store… and as I had all three little girls with me, I just grabbed white chocolate chips which didn’t work as well.)
by Susan on Feb 15, 2012 at 1:05 am