Christmas Chocolate Pretzel Wreaths (4-Ingredient No-Bake Treat)
These Christmas chocolate pretzel wreaths take 4 ingredients and 15 minutes, and they look like you spent the whole afternoon on them.
These are the Christmas treat I make when I need something cute on the table FAST. Chocolate pretzel wreaths are pretzel twists dipped in melted white candy melts, arranged in two stacked rings, then decorated with sprinkles and red and green M&M’s while the coating is still wet. No oven, no mixer, and they set in about 10 minutes in the fridge.
I build every wreath with 6 pretzels on the bottom and 6 on top, and the M&M’s turn into little berries and ornaments. One batch makes 5 wreaths.
If you’re into the sweet and salty pretzel thing, my Christmas White Trash uses the same white coating on a whole snack mix.
Ingredients for Chocolate Pretzel Wreaths
Exact amounts are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- White candy melts: The glue and the snowy white color. Candy melts set hard without tempering.
- Pretzel twists: The loops make the wreath shape for you.
- Holiday M&M’s: Red and green for berries and ornaments.
- Festive sprinkles: The more Christmas-y, the better.
How to Make Chocolate Pretzel Wreaths
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip 6 pretzels halfway into the melted candy melts, leaving the tops bare.
- Arrange them in a tight circle on the baking sheet to make the base of the wreath.
- Dip 6 more pretzels and set them on top to make the second layer.
- Sprinkle the wreath with festive sprinkles.
- Press on the M&M’s.
- Refrigerate until the coating is completely set.
- Peel each wreath off the parchment.
Tips for Pretzel Wreaths That Hold Together
- Stagger the top layer. Set each top pretzel over the gap between two bottom ones so the wreath looks full and holds together.
- Decorate while it’s wet. Once candy melts set, nothing sticks. Work one wreath at a time so the sprinkles and M&M’s lock in.
- Use the fridge. About 10 minutes in the fridge sets them solid, way faster than the counter.
Pretzel Wreath Variations
- Switch the coating: Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips melted with a little coconut oil make a classic chocolate wreath.
- Make them minty: Stir a few drops of peppermint extract into the melted coating before you dip.
- Make them gluten-free: Use gluten-free mini pretzels, then check the labels on your candy melts, M&M’s and sprinkles.
How to Store Chocolate Pretzel Wreaths
- Room temperature: Up to 1 week in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot. Let them set completely first or they’ll get sticky.
- Fridge: Up to 2 weeks in an airtight container if your house runs warm or humid.
- For gifting: Make them a few days ahead and stack them with parchment between each layer so they don’t stick together.
Christmas Chocolate Pretzel Wreaths (4-Ingredient No-Bake Treat)
Ingredients
- 125 grams white candy melts
- 60 pretzels
- 3 tbsp holiday M&M's
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip 6 pretzels into the melted chocolate half way down, leaving the top bare. Allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange the chocolate-coated pretzels in a circular shape to form a wreath. Ensure they are close together, creating a cohesive wreath design.
- While the chocolate is still wet, dip 6 additional pretzels one at a time in the white chocolate and place on top to create the top layer. Then generously sprinkle festive-colored sprinkles over the pretzels.
- Place red and green M&M's or candy-coated chocolates strategically on the wreath to mimic ornaments or berries.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set completely. This usually takes about 10 minutes.
- Once set and decorated, carefully remove the chocolate pretzel wreath from the baking sheet. Enjoy!
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided is calculated based on industry-standard software and should be used as a general guide only. The information may vary depending on ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and individual serving sizes. It is the responsibility of the reader to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the nutritional information provided. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical or nutritional advice.
More Christmas Treats to Make
- Oreo Cookie Christmas Ornaments
- Gluten-Free Christmas Tree Brownies
- Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
- Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies
- Christmas Bark (Chocolate Crack)
- Peanut Butter Saltine Toffee
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About Bailey
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