Lovers of sweet-and-salty treats will adore these bite sized caramel pretzel treats. Made with crunchy pretzels, gooey caramel, and a smooth chocolate coating, these irresistible chocolate dipped pretzels are such a great holiday treat to share.
Whether you’re whipping up festive pretzel candy bites for a spring celebration or need quick Easter themed treats, this no-fuss easter pretzels recipe delivers big on flavor with minimal prep.
Perfect for Easter party food ideas, bake sales, or fun classroom treats, these bite-sized goodies are as versatile as they are delicious.
With colorful sprinkles on top and a rich caramel center, every bite is a mix of texture and sweetness that both kids and adults love.
If you love to make easter treats, you may also like these easter bunny pretzel treats, or these cute bunny cupcakes.
Why You’ll Love This Caramel Pretzel Treats Recipe
Easy no bake snack: These pretzel candy bites are quick and easy to make in about 30 minutes with simple ingredients and no baking required.
Versatile holiday treat: Customizable for any occasion, these chocolate covered pretzels are great for Easter party treats, classroom snacks, bake sales, and edible gifts for neighbors and co-workers.
Ingredients
To make chocolate caramel pretzel treats you’ll need the following ingredients. Note that you can find the specific quantities and steps in the recipe card below.
- Snap pretzels: These square pretzels are perfect for layering and dipping in chocolate. You can also use pretzel twists.
- White chocolate: I recommend using candy melts or melting wafers for easy dipping. Ghirardelli is a great choice.
- Soft caramel candy: The caramel is sandwiched between two snap pretzels, so you need to use a soft caramel that can be cut and squished easily.
- Sprinkles: Use your favorite Easter themed sprinkles. I use pastel confetti sprinkles and carrrot sprinkles for this recipe – but you can use any type of festive sprinkles.
How To Make Chocolate Dipped Easter Pretzels
Here’s a quick overview of how to make chocolate caramel pretzels. For the full recipe details, including ingredients and measurements needed, scroll down to the printable recipe card below.
You will need a large tray, bowl, and parchment paper to get started.
Step 1: Line a large tray with parchment paper and lay the pretzel snaps out on the tray.
Step 2: Cut the soft salted caramels into thirds (or whatever size fits onto your pretzels) and place the caramel in the center of half the pretzels. Sandwich the caramel with another pretzel on top, pressing together gently.
Step 3: Melt the white chocolate in the microwave and dip each pretzel treat halfway into the chocolate. place on the parchment paper and cover with festive Easter sprinkles.
Leave to dry on the tray for 30-60 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
Recipe Tips For Success
- Ensure you use soft caramels and cut the caramels so they cover most of the pretzel for a rich gooey center.
- Be gentle when pressing the top pretzel down to avoid cracking the base.
- Dip quickly and let excess chocolate drip off to keep the coating smooth and not too thick. Also add sprinkles immediately after dipping so they stick before the chocolate sets.
How To Store Pretzel Candy Bites
Store: Chocolate covered pretzel treats should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Don’t place them in the refrigerator, or the pretzels may go soft. If the chocolate has softened, place them briefly in the fridge to firm up before serving.
These easter treats are not suitable for freezing.
More Spring Treats To Try
- These cupcakes with lemon curd filling are perfect for Easter brunch.
- No bake birds nest cookies are super delicious and easy to make.
- Discover even more easter treats for kids in this recipe collection.
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Salted Caramel Pretzel Treats
Ingredients
- 1 bag pretzel snaps 16oz
- 1 bag white chocolate melting wafers 12oz
- 40 sea salt caramels soft
- pastel confetti sprinkles
- carrot sprinkles
Instructions
- Lay pretzels out on a large tray lined with parchment paper.
- Cut caramels into thirds (or whatever size to fit on top of the pretzel) and place between two pretzels. Press gently to join – careful not to break the pretzels.
- Place the white chocolate wafers in a microwave proof bowl and heat for 30 seconds at a time on high. Stir and heat again, if needed, until just melted.
- Dip the caramel pretzel treats into the melted chocolate, covering about half of the pretzel. Place on the parchment paper and cover with easter themed sprinkles.
- Leave to dry for 30-60 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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