Valentine's Day Pretzel Candy Bark
Made using Candy Melts candy and mini pretzel twists, our Valentine's Day Pretzel Candy Bark is perfect for anyone who loves the tasty combination of sweet and salty together in one treat. Break it up and share it with family and friends or drop it off as a surprise for someone special this holiday!
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Prep45 min
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Total Time2 hr
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Skill LevelBeginnerAmount12-16 servings
Ingredients
2 cups mini pretzel twists
1/4 cup White Candy Melts Candy
Red Candy Melts Candy
Light Cocoa Candy Melts Candy
EZ Thin Dipping Aid for Candy Melts Candy, 6 oz.
Tools
Microwavable mixing bowls
15-inch parchment triangles
Scissors
Spatula
Non-stick cookie sheet or pan
Decorating Bags
Instructions
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Break & prepare pretzels
Break mini pretzel twists into small pieces and place them in a bowl until you have about 2 cups worth, then set them aside.
Melt White Candy Melts candy
Melt white candy in a microwave-safe bowl by microwaving at 50% power or on a defrost setting for 1 minute.
Remove and stir thoroughly, then continue to microwave at the same setting in 15-to-30-second intervals, stirring in-between until the candy is smooth and there are no solid pieces left. Use Wilton EZ Thin if needed.
Make white hearts using melted white candy
Place the melted white candy in a prepared parchment triangle bag. Cut ¼ in. off of the end of the bag. Then, on a non-stick cookie sheet, pipe white hearts.
Let it stand at room temperature, about 10 minutes.
Melt Red Candy Melts candy
Melt red candy in a microwave-safe bowl by microwaving at 50% power or on a defrost setting for 1 minute.
Remove and stir thoroughly, then continue to microwave at the same setting in 15-to-30-second intervals, stirring in-between until the candy is smooth and there are no solid pieces left. Use Wilton EZ Thin if needed.
Pipe melted red candy onto the non-stick cookie sheet
Place the melted red candy in a 16 in. decorating bag. Cut ½ in. off of the tip of the bag.
Pipe melted red candy around the set white hearts, then fill the entire pan with the remaining red melted candy. When completely filled, tap the sheet lightly on the surface to even out the melted candy.
Let it stand at room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Melt Light Cocoa Candy Melts candy
Melt light cocoa candy in a microwave-safe bowl by microwaving at 50% power or on a defrost setting for 1 minute.
Remove and stir thoroughly, then continue to microwave at the same setting in 15-to-30-second intervals, stirring in-between until the candy is smooth and there are no solid pieces left. Use Wilton EZ Thin if needed.
Pipe melted light cocoa candy onto the non-stick cookie sheet
Place the melted light cocoa candy in a 16 in. decorating bag. Cut ½ in. off of the tip of the bag.
Pipe melted light cocoa candy onto the cookie sheet and fill it completely. When completely filled, tap the sheet lightly on the surface to even out the melted candy. Then, use a spatula to smooth.
Immediately cover the melted light cocoa candy layer with the broken pretzels, pressing them slightly to secure.
Chill in the refrigerator until it’s set, about 30 minutes, then break and enjoy!
Notes
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Help with melting Candy Melts candy in the microwave:
If there are still small pieces of candy that haven’t melted, let candy sit for about a minute. This prevents overheating and keeps your candy nice and smooth. If candy becomes too thick, add 1 1/2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening per 10 oz. of candy; 2 teaspoons per 12 oz. of candy.
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