Candy Cane Peppermint Pretzels [25 Minutes]

In the snowy hamlet of Winterberry, there was a quaint, little café named “Hearth & Sugar,” renowned for its imaginative and festive treats. This holiday season, the café decided to create something truly enchanting: Candy Cane Peppermint Circle Pretzel O’s.

The café’s owner, Clara, known for her innovative recipes, thought of combining the comforting, salty crunch of Wege’s Circle Pretzel O’s with the sweet, festive flavor of peppermint. As she began her culinary experiment, the café was filled with the aroma of melting chocolate and the sound of holiday tunes.

One crisp evening, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Bramble, known for his grumpy demeanor, stepped into the café. Clara, with a warm smile, offered him a sample of her latest creation. Reluctantly, he accepted.

Clara presented him a small wreath made from the pretzel O’s, drizzled in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes. To everyone’s surprise, Mr. Bramble’s eyes lit up with delight upon his first bite. “This tastes like the Christmases of my youth!” he exclaimed.

Soon, the Candy Cane Peppermint Circle Pretzel O’s became the talk of Winterberry. Clara’s creation did more than satisfy sweet cravings; it rekindled warm holiday memories and spread cheer among the townsfolk.

As Christmas drew closer, Clara decided to share her joyous creation with the world, spreading the magic of the holiday season far beyond the cozy confines of Hearth & Sugar.

Candy Cane Peppermint Pretzels

Candy Cane Peppermint Pretzels

Yield: 30 pretzels
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Delight in Candy Cane Peppermint Pretzels, where circular pretzels meet luscious white chocolate and festive peppermint, perfect for holiday treats and edible gifts.

Ingredients

  • 30 circular pretzels
  • 16 oz white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. One at a time, dip each circular pretzel into the melted chocolate, ensuring the ‘O’ shape is filled with chocolate.
  4. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle the crushed candy canes over each pretzel.
  5. Lay the chocolate-covered pretzels on the parchment paper.
  6. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.

Notes

  • Use a fork to dip the pretzels for a cleaner process.
  • Tap off excess chocolate for an even coating.
  • Add a dash of peppermint extract to the chocolate for extra flavor.
  • Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 367mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 4g

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