Valentine Pretzels are a sweet, salty treat with just three ingredients—reliable for showing some love! straightforward to make and even easier to share!
3-Ingredient Treat
These Rolo Pretzel Turtles and Peppermint Bark Pretzels are always reader favorites during the holiday season.
While I don’t need an excuse to whip up a sweet treat, I’ll gladly take any opportunity to do so. With V-Day right around the corner, I knew exactly what to do—turn one of these pretzel turtles into a V-Day-themed treat!
They couldn’t be easier or more satisfying. reliable for a fun girls night treat, to make a loved one, or something to make with little ones!
Valentine’s Pretzel Ingredients
- Pretzels: Use pretzel twists for a heart shape, or snap pretzels. Skip butter-flavored ones.
- Chocolates: Try Dove chocolate hearts, kisses, Hugs, or Rolos. Mixing kinds adds variety. Kisses and Rolos melt best.
- M&M’s: Use Valentine’s M&M’s or pick out the red ones out of a standard pack.
Valentine’s Pretzel Quick Tips:
- Line the pans: Use parchment paper or a silicone mat for straightforward cleanup and to help the candies stick.
- Watch closely: Don’t over-bake the chocolates, or they’ll get too melty and hard to work with.
- Move fast: Press in the M&M’s while the chocolates are still soft, before they set.
- Embrace mistakes: Hugs candies may spread unevenly, but they’ll still taste great! (Lower baking temps or shorter times might not melt the chocolates enough for M&M’s.)
Variations
Switch Things Up
- Different chocolate: Try dark chocolate or a mix of milk and dark chocolate for a new flavor.
- Nuts: Add chopped almonds, pecans, or hazelnuts on top for extra crunch and taste.
- Sprinkles: Use V-Day sprinkles for fun, colorful Valentine’s Pretzels.
- White chocolate: Drizzle melted white chocolate on top for a sweet, pretty look.
- Sea salt: Sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate for a sweet and salty mix.
Storage
What To Do With Leftovers
Store Valentine’s Pretzels in an airtight container at room temp. For longer shelf life, freeze in a sealed container or bag.
Gift ‘Em!
- Mason Jars: Fill, tie with a ribbon, add a tag.
- Cellophane Bags: Secure with a twist tie or ribbon.
- Tin Containers: Use decorative tins, line with parchment.
- Custom Boxes: Fill small boxes with tissue paper and pretzels.
More Valentine’s Day Fun:
- Valentine M&M Cookie Bars so much quicker than cookies!
- Valentine Snack Mix covered in white chocolate
- No-bake Heart Oreo Truffles
- straightforward Valentine’s Day Gifts with free bag toppers
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries with a white chocolate drizzle
