These simple Valentine Chocolate Pretzel Rings are a festive snack your kiddos can help make for upcoming Valentine parties
Hi Friends!
It was cold and rainy throughout the month of January, so finding indoor activities for my oldest son was important. Right after Christmas, I purchased a few bags of pretzel rings from Aldi in hopes of using them for a special project with my son. I kept telling my him we would use them for a special project, but in my mind wasn’t quite sure exactly what the special project would be. And then one day my husband came home with a gigantic bag of Hershey Kisses his mother had given him. I knew instantly the special project would include the pretzel rings and Hershey kisses.
These simple Valentine Pretzel Rings only require a few ingredients- pretzels, chocolate to fill rings, and candied chocolate (or heart candy) for the topping. I used two types of chocolates to fill the pretzel rings, both milk chocolate Hershey Kisses and dark chocolate Dove hearts. A variety of toppings were used for these Valentine Pretzel Rings such as Valentine M&M’s, heart candies, and heart marshmallows. The variety of combinations with the different chocolate bases and varying toppings can be a lot of fun. You can get incredibly creative with your combinations!
A highlight of the recipe – it only takes a few minutes to prepare. One of the most time-consuming steps to make the Valentine Pretzel rings is unwrapping the chocolate pieces. Once you place the chocolate inside the pretzel ring, you will only need to bake the rings for about 2-3 minutes. Note – Be careful not to overcook, or the milk chocolate will burn. After the chocolate melted you can quickly place the additional toppings.
My son had a blast making these festive Valentine snacks. He has actually helped me prepare several batches over the past few weeks. One of his main tasks was to unwrap the chocolate pieces. But he also enjoyed filling the pretzel rings with the chocolate and placing the topping pieces on the melted chocolate.
I took the Valentine Pretzel Rings to a recent girls night, and they were a huge hit. My friends’ feedback was they enjoyed the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Several of my friends left the girls night with plans to make the Valentines Pretzel Rings the following weekend with their kiddos.
Enjoy!
Your Family’s Dietitian,
Valentine Chocolate Pretzel Rings
Ingredients
- Hershey Kisses or Dove Chocolate hearts (milk chocolate or dark chocolate)
- Pretzel rings
- M&Ms, heart candies, etc
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit; line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat mat
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Unwrap chocolate pieces; spread pretzels flat on the baking sheet
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Place chocolate pieces inside of pretzel rounds
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Melt chocolate for 2-3 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit
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Once chocolate is lightly melted place smaller candy pieces on top; place in freezer for about 15-30 minutes