Valentine Pretzels

These Valentine pretzels bring together festively colored candy and crunchy pretzels for the ultimate sweet and salty combination. They’re one of my favorites to make around Valentine’s Day.

I like to keep these around the house for snacking but they also make great gifts. Just pop them into little cellophane bags, then tie the bag closed with a pretty ribbon — they’re great for class parties or teacher gifts.

The best part about these cute homemade treats is that they are so easy to make. After quickly melting the candies in the microwave, you can have them made in a matter of minutes.

If you’re looking for a fun sweet and salty treat for Valentine’s Day, this may be your new go-to recipe!

Common Questions about Valentine Pretzels

Do Valentine pretzels need to be refrigerated?

Valentine pretzels do need to be chilled for the chocolate to set but after it has they can be kept at room temperature. 

How far ahead can I make Valentine pretzels for a party?

Valentine pretzels store well so you can make them a week or two ahead of time. 

Why did the candy on my pretzel turn white?

When chocolate or other candies turn white it’s called a “bloom.” You can prevent that from happening by storing them in an airtight container away from humidity and avoiding major temperature changes.

Making Valentine Pretzels Ahead of Time

These pretzels last for a while after being dipped so you can make them ahead and store them until you want to serve them.

Storage

Be sure to keep Valentine pretzels in an airtight container or ziploc bag and store them in a dry place. They can be kept at room temperature.

Refrigerator: Valentine pretzels can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Freezing: Freeze Valentine pretzels for up to 6 months in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. 

Tips For The Best Valentine Pretzels

These super simple sweet treats are so easy to make but there are a few things you can do to make sure that you get the best results.

• When storing, be sure to place the pretzels in a single layer so that they do not stick together.
• If you need the candy to harden more quickly, you can pop them in the freezer.
• Be sure to tap the pretzels on the edge of the bowl to remove excess candy.

Ingredients

This simple Valentine’s Day treat only requires a handful of ingredients.

• Pretzel twists
• Pink candy melts
• Red candy melts
• White candy melts
• Sprinkles (optional)

Kitchen Supplies You’ll Need 

You only need a few simple supplies to make these pretty pretzels.

• Microwave safe bowl (3)
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or wax paper

How to Make Valentine Pretzels

Whipping up these special pretzels couldn’t be faster!

1. Pour the candies into 3 separate bowls.
2. Microwave the first bowl of candies in intervals, removing and stirring after each increment of time until the candies are melted and smooth. Be sure to scrape the side of the bowl to incorporate all of the candy.
3. Repeat for each bowl of candy.
4. Dip individual pretzels into the melted candy.
5. Place dipped pretzels on a prepared cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 
6. Decorate with colorful sprinkles.
7. Refrigerate the pretzels until the candy coating has become hard.

What to Serve With Valentine Pretzels

You can serve these pink and red pretzels with all sorts of desserts and drinks.

• Cupcakes – Garnish a cupcake by placing a decorated pretzel in the frosting.
• Ice cream – Place a few of these pretzels in a bowl of your favorite flavor ice cream.
• Coffee or tea – Brew a pot of coffee to enjoy with these or make them for a tea party.
• Dip – Serve these alongside a sweet dip or yogurt.

Why You Should Make This Recipe

There are plenty of reasons to make these simple pretzels.

• Affordable – With only 4-5 ingredients, these are a super affordable way to make a sweet Valentine treat.
• Versatile – These are pretty enough to serve at a party but they are also a perfect gift.
• Easy – All you have to do is quickly microwave the candy melts, then dip!
• No bake – There’s no need to turn the oven to make these cute candy-coated pretzels.

Variations and Add-ins

These are adorable just as they are but you can make a few changes, too.

• Pretzels – While we used a traditional twisted pretzel shape you can try using pretzel rods or other fun shapes. You can also experiment with using other flavors like caramel pretzels or peanut butter pretzels.
• Colors – While pink, red, and white are perfect for Valentine’s Day you can find other candy colors to use for other holidays.
• Garnish – Instead of standard sprinkles you could use shapes like hearts. You can also choose another garnish like a little bit of decorator’s sugar or mini chocolate chips.
• Yogurt – Swap out the candy melts for yogurt mixed with powdered sugar for a yogurt-covered pretzel.
• Chocolate – Instead of candy melts, warm up milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips. Dip pretzels in melted chocolate.

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