Valentine Pretzel Crunch
This quick and easy Valentine Pretzel Crunch treat is the perfect salty/sweet combination and makes a delicious little treat. I've been making simple holiday treats for my kids using ingredients that I have around the house, ever since I started my Pantry Challenge, I've been searching my cabinets before running to the grocery store.
I had half a bag of pretzels and a few other yummy ingredients on hand (I did buy Valentine M&M's a couple weeks ago already, just after Christmas). This made a great treat that would be a fun Valentine party favor or snack idea.
How to Make Valentine Pretzel Crunch
Ingredients
- 1 Bag of Pretzels
- 1 Package of Vanilla CandiQuik
- Valentine M&M's
- Valentine Sprinkles
Instructions
Step 1 - Place your pretzels in a large bowl
Step 2 - Melt your CandiQuik according to package instructions
Step 3 - Pour the melted CandiQuik over the pretzels and toss lightly
Step 4 - Spread the pretzels out on wax paper
Step 5 - Add the M&M's and sprinkles to the pretzels before the CandiQuik hardens
Step 6 - After everything is dried, bread into pieces and enjoy!
If you want to make these into Valentine favors, simply add a little into a treat bag and add a cute little cut out heart with a note. This would be a great classroom treat or neighborhood goodie to hand out.
You could also add Valentine Conversation hearts to the mix and make it even more festive. This is such a great treat, I love the salty and sweet combination. Plus, it's so easy to make!
Even though my boys aren't big into Valentine's Day, if you put a treat like this in front of them they love it and it's gone pretty fast.
What type of Valentine treats have you made? You can find more ideas on our Valentine's Day Pinterest Board. I have an awesome post coming up with a cool new product that I'm trying from Cakes Under The Influence! You're not going to want to miss it!
Thanks for the inspiration! I added chex cereal with the pretzels, tinted 1/2 of the chocolate pink, divided mixture in 1/2 then proceeded with your instructions. Also added a handful of peanuts as my little guy loves them.
Sounds delicious! Great ideas!
Where would I find candiquik?
You should be able to find it at your local walmart and grocery stores.
Any tips for melting the candiquik without it burning or exploding?
I put mine in the microwave for 30 seconds then pull it out and stir if I can, then put it in another 30 seconds and repeat this process until there are still some chunks but not much. They will melt when you mix it up. The longest I ever microwave it for is 1 1/2 minutes with my microwave. Hope that helps!
definitely sharing! Such a quick and delicious idea for Valentine treats!