Pretzel treats make the perfect last-minute gift. In just half an hour, you can whip these up (though they do need a bit of cooling time). If it’s winter where you are, like it is here, you can simply place them outside to cool; otherwise, the fridge works great. Pairing these sweet and salty treats with PackFreshUSA Stand-up Pouches adds an adorable touch. The clear front allows you to showcase your beautiful pretzels, while the hole at the top makes it easy to decorate with a ribbon and tag. With plenty of colors and sizes available, I used the small size for this project in a variety of colors. Let’s get festive and share these chocolate-covered, salty delights with friends and family. They’re also incredibly cost-effective!

You can quickly whip up these sweet and salty treats using small pretzels, chocolate, and the perfect packaging from PackFreshUSA Stand-up Pouches.

Chocolate, caramel, and pecans are often known as "Turtles," and when combined with pretzels, they make a deliciously satisfying sweet-and-salty treat. Quick and easy to prepare, these are perfect to share with loved ones.

Turtle Pretzels

Ingredients:

Small pretzels

Bags of Rolo (chocolate and caramel candy)

Pecan halves

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F.

2. Arrange pretzels on a parchment-lined or silicone mat-lined cookie sheet.

3. Place one Rolo candy on each pretzel.

4. Bake in the oven for 3-5 minutes (mine took about 4 minutes).

5. Remove from the oven and gently press a pecan half on top of each melted Rolo.

6. Let them cool in the refrigerator.

Packaging Tip:

For easy packaging, place 4-5 Turtle Pretzels in a small PackFreshUSA's Stand Up Pouches (or more in a medium-sized one). 5 pretzels per small pouch worked perfectly. Don't forget to add a cute gift tag or label! A few minutes to make and a few to cool, you will have these great salty and sweet treats that are a perfect holiday gift.

They look adorable in the PackFreshUSA's Stand-up Pouches

Christmas Pretzels

Another easy and festive pretzel treat requires just three ingredients: pretzels, Hershey Kisses, and holiday M&M's. Hershey Kisses come in fun varieties like Hugs (white and milk chocolate), Peppermint Kisses, and Oreo Kisses, making these even more special.

Ingredients:

• Small snack-sized pretzels
• Hershey Kisses
• M&M's in Christmas colors (red, green, and white)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F.
2. Arrange pretzels in a single layer on a parchment-lined or silicone mat-lined cookie sheet.
3. Place a Hershey Kiss on top of each pretzel.
4. Bake for 3-5 minutes, just until the Kisses start to soften.
5. Remove from the oven and press a Holiday M&M on top of each melted Kiss.
6. Let them cool in the refrigerator.

Packaging Tip:
Place 4-5 pretzels in a small PackFreshUSA's Stand Up Pouches

 Stand-up Pouch (or more in a medium one). The small size worked perfectly for my gifts, but you can adjust based on your preferences. Don't forget a festive label or gift tag!

Pretzel Dips with Sprinkles

This sweet treat involves dipping pretzels in melted chocolate and adding festive sprinkles for a fun, colorful finish. Perfect for family fun, kids of all ages can help with different parts of the process.

Ingredients:

Small pretzels

White chocolate melts

Red and green chocolate melts

Sprinkles (optional)

Directions:

1. Follow the package directions to melt your chocolate.

2. Dip each pretzel into the melted white chocolate using two forks, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.

3. Place the dipped pretzels on a parchment-lined or silicone mat-lined cookie sheet. 

4. Once all the pretzels are dipped in white chocolate, drizzle the red and green melts over them.

5. Top with sprinkles for extra fun and flair.

6. Allow them to cool in the refrigerator.

This treat is not only delicious but also so festive and fun. Older kids can help dunk the pretzels and drizzle the other colors and the younger kids can help sprinkle. Everyone can help pack and create cute labels to give it the finishing touch. 

Whether you make one or all, these will be a hit at any local holiday gathering, or gifting to friends and family.

Happy prepping and happy holidays!

Ola D Griffin

Long-term Food Storage Expert

Customer Service, Safeguard Brands, Inc. dba PackFreshUSA

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