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Patriotic-Themed Snacks

Patriotic-Themed Snacks That Wow at Every Summer Celebration

Delightful Patriotic-Themed Snacks perfect for summer celebrations with a fun blend of sweet and salty.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Base
  • 12 pieces Square Pretzels Any shape can work, but squares are ideal.
For the Sweet Coating
  • 1 cup Red, White, and Blue Wilton Candy Melts Feel free to use other holiday-themed melts.
For the Decor
  • 1 cup Red and Blue M&Ms Look for special packs for the Fourth of July.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Microwave-safe plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your microwave to 50% power and arrange the square pretzels on a microwave-safe plate in a single layer.
  2. Place one candy melt on each pretzel for even color distribution.
  3. Microwave the pretzels with candy melts for about 10 seconds at a time for a total of 30 to 60 seconds until the melts are soft.
  4. Press a red or blue M&M into the center of each candy melt while it's still warm.
  5. Allow the pretzel bites to sit at room temperature until the candy melts harden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Serve the pretzel bites on a platter or store them in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gIron: 1mg

Notes

These patriotic-themed snacks can be made in advance and stored at room temperature for up to a week.

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