So in my post about Valentine's Day a few weeks ago I mentioned making Pretzel Buttons!! They were a huge success so I am trying them again - but this time they are themed for Easter and have a post of their own to make it easier to find in the recipe collection.
The options for this recipe are endless, because instead of Hugs or Kisses chocolates, you could use Rolo, or Skor pieces, chocolate chips of any flavour, etc. Also you can top them with different candies as well - Smarties and M&M's are just a few - you could also use Jelly Beans, Mini Eggs, Gummie Bears.... the list goes on. Be creative and HAVE FUN!!!
Pretzel Buttons
Ingredients:
Waffle Pretzels
Hershey's Hugs or Kisses (or any other kind of chocolate)
Smarties or M&Ms (or any other kind of candy)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 200 F. Very low setting, as you don't want the chocolate to melt completely - you want it to HOLD its shape but start to have a very glossy, shiny look to them.
Arrange Waffle Pretzels on a baking sheet and top each one with a Kiss or Hug. Bake in oven for 3-5 minutes. (WATCHING ALL THE TIME)
Remove from the oven - and VERY carefully press one Smartie or M&M on top gently. Don't press too hard or your fingers will be covered in chocolate and you will end up with a puddle instead of a nice round circle.
At this point you want to firm up the chocolate again - so stick the cookie sheet into the fridge or freezer for about 10 minutes to harden everything up.
I store mine in the fridge, but they also keep well at room temperature...(as long as your kitchen or house isn't really warm)
The options for this recipe are endless, because instead of Hugs or Kisses chocolates, you could use Rolo, or Skor pieces, chocolate chips of any flavour, etc. Also you can top them with different candies as well - Smarties and M&M's are just a few - you could also use Jelly Beans, Mini Eggs, Gummie Bears.... the list goes on. Be creative and HAVE FUN!!!
Pretzel Buttons
Ingredients:
Waffle Pretzels
Hershey's Hugs or Kisses (or any other kind of chocolate)
Smarties or M&Ms (or any other kind of candy)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 200 F. Very low setting, as you don't want the chocolate to melt completely - you want it to HOLD its shape but start to have a very glossy, shiny look to them.
Arrange Waffle Pretzels on a baking sheet and top each one with a Kiss or Hug. Bake in oven for 3-5 minutes. (WATCHING ALL THE TIME)
Remove from the oven - and VERY carefully press one Smartie or M&M on top gently. Don't press too hard or your fingers will be covered in chocolate and you will end up with a puddle instead of a nice round circle.
At this point you want to firm up the chocolate again - so stick the cookie sheet into the fridge or freezer for about 10 minutes to harden everything up.
I store mine in the fridge, but they also keep well at room temperature...(as long as your kitchen or house isn't really warm)
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