Christmas Candied Pretzels
These Christmas Candied Pretzels are a simple holiday treat that kids can help make from start to finish. Crunchy pretzels are coated with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture and decorated with festive sprinkles for an easy Christmas candy that is perfect for parties, gift bags, and holiday snack trays.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mini pretzels
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Christmas sprinkles (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place pretzels in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour melted butter over the pretzels and stir gently to coat.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the pretzels and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and immediately add holiday sprinkles if desired.
- Allow pretzels to cool completely before serving.
Christmas Variations: Use red and green sprinkles, crushed candy canes, colored sugar, or white chocolate drizzle for extra holiday flair.
Gift Giving Idea
Package cooled pretzels in holiday treat bags, mason jars, or gift tins. They make a budget-friendly homemade Christmas gift and are perfect for cookie exchanges, classroom parties, and holiday snack boards.
