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A white rectangular plate holds flower-shaped treats made of red, white, and blue candies on top of pretzels, arranged in rows; a bowl of pretzels and festive decor are nearby.
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Patriotic Flower Pretzel Bites

These Patriotic Flower Pretzel Bites are an easy sweet-and-salty treat made with pretzels, Rolos, and red, white, and blue candies. They're perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, summer parties, and backyard barbecues.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Keyword: 4th of july desserts, Pretzel Bites
Servings: 12
Author: Melissa Johnson
Cost: 8

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Butter Snap Pretzels
  • 10 oz Red White and Blue Mix M&M's
  • 12 oz white candy melts

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 225°F.
  • Spread the pretzel snaps in even rows on a baking sheet.
    A hand places square pretzels on a baking sheet next to a bowl of candy melts, with an American flag napkin and colorful star decorations on the table.
  • Plan Your Flowers: Divide the M&M’s by color. Create mock-ups of your desired flower designs to use as visual guides.
  • Place a candy melt on each pretzel snap.
    A hand places a white chocolate wafer on a square pretzel on a baking sheet. Other pretzels and wafers are arranged on the tray. An American flag and colorful star decorations are in the background.
  • Bake in the oven for 3 minutes, or until the candy melts soften and begin to melt.
  • Remove the pretzels from the oven. Working quickly, press the M&M’s into the softened candy melts, starting from the center and arranging them to create flower shapes. The candy melts will begin to harden, so work efficiently.
    A hand arranges red candy pieces in a flower shape on pretzel squares topped with white chocolate, on a baking sheet with more pretzel treats and bowls of blue, red, and white candies nearby.
  • Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator or freezer for 5 minutes to allow the candy melts to set completely.
  • Serve and enjoy your M&M pretzel flowers.
    A person holds a white platter with flower-shaped treats made of red, white, and blue candies on square pretzels. A bowl of pretzels, star decorations, and an American flag plate are on the table.