Chocolate Pretzel Wreath
Chocolate Pretzel Wreath
This festive chocolate pretzel wreath is one of the easiest Christmas treats kids can help make. Colorful candy-coated pretzel rods are arranged into a wreath shape and decorated with holiday sprinkles for a fun edible centerpiece or homemade gift.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 1 wreath
Ingredients
- Green candy melting wafers
- Red candy melting wafers
- Pretzel rods
- Christmas sprinkles
- Round serving platter or cake board
Directions
- Melt the red and green candy wafers separately according to the package directions.
- Dip pretzel rods into the melted candy until completely coated.
- Place coated pretzel rods on parchment paper until the candy begins to set.
- Arrange the pretzel rods in a circle on a serving platter, alternating red and green to form a wreath.
- Sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles while the candy coating is still soft.
- Drizzle additional melted candy over the wreath if desired to help hold everything together.
- Allow the candy coating to harden completely before serving or wrapping as a gift.
Kid Helper Jobs
- Dip pretzels into melted candy.
- Decorate with sprinkles.
- Arrange the pretzels into a wreath.
- Package the finished wreath as a gift.
Fun Variations
- Add crushed peppermint candies.
- Use white chocolate drizzle.
- Decorate with mini candy bows.
- Wrap in clear cellophane for gift giving.
- Add candy holly leaves made from fondant.
Gift Idea: This edible wreath makes a beautiful homemade Christmas gift for teachers, neighbors, coworkers, or holiday hosts.
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