Spring Flower Pretzel Bites

Make spring entertaining special with these easy and delicious flower pretzel bites. These sweet and salty treats are perfect for sharing!

Take a bite of spring with these delectable and adorable spring flower pretzel bites!

This simple yet irresistible recipe is perfect for any occasion – from an Easter brunch to snack time at home or even a springtime baby shower. Not only are these treats delicious and eye-catching, but they’re also incredibly easy to make.

A crunchy pretzel base covered in sweet white chocolate and topped off with pastel candy coated chocolate is sure to delight even the pickiest eaters, you won’t be able to keep your hands off once you taste just one!

They are crunchy, sweet, and salty. So good!

Get ready for an explosion of flavour and fun this spring – it’s time to whip up some spring flower pretzel bites!

Why You Will LOVE These Pretzel Bites

• Easy to make
• Only 3 ingredients
• Perfect for snacks or a party
• Sweet and salty
• Fun treat for Easter, Mother’s day, Baby Showers, or just because it’s spring

Spring Flower Pretzel Bite Variations

Make these with regular M&M’s for any summer celebration

M&M’s usually puts out a special red, white and blue edition that you can use for any American Patriotic celebration. Canadian’s can get in on this too for Canada day as there is usually a red and white special edition available.

In the fall use the red, orange and brown M&Ms for Autumn flowers.

Can You Make Pretzel Bites in the Microwave?

Using the microwave can be faster and easier if you are only making a few pretzel flowers.

Arrange some pretzels on a microwave-safe plate topped with candy melts, and heat until the candy melts are softened, using low or warm heat. The exact timing can vary from Microwave to microwave.

That said, you could also end up burning your pretzels before the chocolate even melts. Which is why I really recommend using the oven method.

Tips for Making the BEST Flower Pretzel Bites

• You need to work quickly after the candy melts are softened. You can speed things up by sorting the M&M’s by colour ahead of time.
• You need to use waffle pretzels, and unbroken ones are best although I was able to work with ones that were missing a single corner well enough. Traditional pretzels will not work.
• If the candy melts get too stiff to work with you can pop them back in the oven for a minute or two. Make sure to remove completed flowers first.
• You need to press the M&M’s gently enough that you don’t break the pretzel, but firm enough to spread the chocolate underneath them for a firm grip. Even more so with the centre M&M in order to spread the candy melt enough for the petal’s to get a good grip.
• If you are letting kids help you with this project I would advise transferring the warmed up pretzels and candy melts to a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper laid out on a flat surface.

How to Store Flower Pretzel Bites

Spring flower pretzel bites should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They should last for at least 2 weeks. This makes them perfect for making ahead of time.

If you need them to last longer, then store them in the freezer. To freeze, place the pretzel bites on a baking sheet and put it in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Once they have frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag for long-term storage. They should keep well for up to 3 months.

To thaw frozen flower pretzel bites, simply place the container on the counter overnight. They should be ready to enjoy the next day.

Equipment Needed for Flower Pretzel Bites

All you need is an oven, parchment paper and a sheet pan.

If you plan to freeze any of the leftovers, an airtight container or freezer bag is needed for storage.

About the Ingredients for Flower Pretzel Bites

*Please note that the amounts listed in the recipe are not exact, but rather to give you an idea for how much of each ingredient you might need.

Waffle pretzels – I got mine at bulk barn, I bought about a pound and used about half as the rest were too broken to work with. It’s better to buy too many just because you will have to deal with broken pretzels.

Candy melts – A single bag of white candy melts was enough for the amount I made.

M&M’s – Pastel milk chocolate M&M’s. You shouldn’t need a full 20 oz for project, but having too many isn’t as much of a problem as running out.

Looking for More Spring Desserts?

Check out more of my favourite spring dessert recipes!

These easy carrot cake cupcakes are soft, moist, and lightly spiced. They are simply delicious topped with homemade cream cheese frosting!

This fun and easy Easter Dirt Cups recipe features a velvety chocolate cheesecake filling, Oreo crumbs, and adorable peeps bunnies!

Light and flavorful with a dash of citrusy flavours, this orange carrot cookies recipe is worth a shot when you’re in the mood to bake!

How to Make Flower Pretzel Bites

Yields: 10 Servings | Prep time: 25 Minutes | Cook time: 3 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 16 oz (454 g) Waffle pretzels
• 12 oz (340 g) White candy melts
• 20 oz (660 g) Easter M&M’s

Directions:

Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Place pretzels down on the parchment paper in rows.

Place a candy melt in the centre of each pretzel.

Warm in the oven for 3 minutes until just softened, not melted.

Work quickly to place an M&M, “M” side down, in the centre of each pretzel, with 6 M&M’s of another colour surrounding it. You will need to gently press each one down.

When the candy melts get too stiff to work with, remove completed flowers from the sheet pan to a wire rack to finish cooling. Then place the sheet pan back in the oven for 1-2 minutes or until the candy melts are just softened enough to continue.

Allow to cool completely then serve immediately or store in an air-tight container at room temperature.