Thin crispy pretzels are dipped in creamy almond bark then sprinkled with crushed candy canes to make this yule time treat.  Peppermint bark pretzels are amazingly delicious are certain to make any gathering festive.  These little pretzel candies are also the perfect addition to your holiday cookie platters and gift baskets.  Great gift idea for neighbors and teachers, and don’t forget to leave a few out for Santa.

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Peppermint Bark Pretzels

An easy to make holiday classic treat, thin crisp pretzels are dipped in creamy almond bark and topped with bits of candy cane. Three favorite flavors in one festive bite. Perfect gift idea for those holiday gift baskets too.

Course Candy

Cuisine American

Keyword Holiday Candy, Peppermint Bark Pretzels

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 36

Author Christoph

Ingredients

• 12 ounces almond bark rough chopped and melted
• 1 bag pretzel crisps original flavor
• 4 peppermint candy canes crushed

Instructions

• Heat almond bark in a double boiler until smooth
• Dip pretzels one at a time in the melted almond bark turning to coat. Remove with a fork and tap off extra melted candy. Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
• Allow to set up before removing from wax paper.
• Place in a sealed storage container in a cool location.

Notes

If almond bark becomes too thick, place back over the double boiler to warm.

Depending on the number of pretzels you dip you may need more or less almond bark.

And don’t forget about our Classic Almond Bark Pretzels, they are just as delicious and easy-to-make!

With all of your busy schedules and long lists of things to accomplish before the holidays, it is nice to find something that will not add to your frustration. These delicious and easy to make turtles require only three ingredients and about 20 minutes to make. They are the perfect way to round out your holiday cookies and candy list without any hassle, and are a great idea for any last-minute gifts too!

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Rolo Turtles

Salty and sweet, these delicious and easy to make turtles require only three ingredients and about 20 minutes to make.

Course Candy, Dessert

Cuisine American, Christmas

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 2 Dozen

Ingredients

• 24 waffle style pretzels
• 24 Rolo candies
• 24 pecan halves toasted

Instructions

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pecans stirring often. Toast until the nuts pick up a nice color.
• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
• Arrange the pretzels on the pan, and center a Rolo on each.
• Place in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Carefully push a pecan half into the Rolo (take care, the caramel it hot).
• Allow to cool completely before removing from pan.

Notes

Unwrapping the candy is the most time-consuming part of this treat. I later found that the ones that come in a bag are not wrapped, and also some stores carry them in the bulk section.

Rich and chewy, the non-chocolate cousin of the brownie, and this one is king of them all, introducing the Ultimate Blondie. Brown sugar, pineapple, coconut flakes, butterscotch pieces, white chocolate chips, and pecans create the perfect harmony of flavors in this upgraded take on a classic treat. This version is formulated from several of my favorite recipes, combining all the things I like best about each. I also wanted my dessert to be a bit taller than others, so I “raised the bar” so to speak. If you are looking for a decadent holiday cookie, these blondie’s are not only good, they are Rockin’ Good. I have to think if the three wise men could have gotten their hands on these golden bars of joy, they would have probably reconsidered their choice of gifts! And speaking of The Three Kings and a Rockin’ Blondie………………..

For some reason the blondie’s were begging me for some holiday plaid. So I tempered a small amount of white chocolate and butterscotch to pipe them their very own tartan.

I was just thinking for next time, how about a white chocolate & Baileys Irish Cream ganache on top? Hmmmmm. Hope you have a rockin’ good time making these delicious treats! Enjoy!

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Ultimate Blondie's

Rich and chewy, the non-chocolate cousin of the brownie, and this one is king of them all, introducing the Ultimate Blondie. Brown sugar, pineapple, coconut flakes, butterscotch pieces, white chocolate chips, and pecans create the perfect harmony of flavors in this upgraded take on a classic treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings 48 Bars

Ingredients

• 1½ cups flour + 2 tablespoons
• 1½ cups light brown sugar
• 1¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup butter softened
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• ¾ cup toasted pecans coarsely chopped
• 1½ cups flaked coconut
• ½ cup butterscotch morsels
• ½ cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup crushed pineapple 8 ounce can, drained and pressed to remove as much juice as possible

Instructions

• Heat oven to 350° F. Prepare an 8" x 8" baking pan or an 8" round cake pan by spraying with non-stick spray, and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
• Mix flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside. In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Slightly beat the eggs in a small bowl and add to the sugar mixture. Add vanilla and stir just enough to combine.
• Blend in the flour a mixture, then add the coconut, nuts, pineapple, butterscotch and white chocolate. Do not over mix (overworking the batter will make the bars tough). Spread evenly into the pan (batter will be thick).
• Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until lightly golden (baking times will vary based you your oven and choice of pan). Do not over bake. Cool for thirty minutes before turning out on a wire rack to complete cool.
• When the blondie's are completely cool, cut into 1½" squares (remember they are rich).

Notes

I like to serve desserts that are cut in to smaller pieces, this makes it easy for people to try several items without feeling guilty or filling up on just one.

I think that sometimes we all under-estimate the power of simple. We like to dazzle our families and friends with amazing and elaborate dishes and treats, showcasing our culinary abilities, especially this time of year. Our holiday baking lists sometimes overlook many of our favorite things for being too plain and boring, or get crossed off as something that everyone sees in the store. There is a reason that certain items appear on every shelf around Christmas. People love them and they sell. But things from the store are never as good as the ones made with the love that caring hands can deliver, and almond bark pretzels are one of these items. You have enough things on your plate that will require a lot of attention, so don’t eliminate some of everyone’s favorite treats because it seems as though they don’t require enough effort. Many times less is more, and simple is quite often pure delightful. Remember the brown paper packages tied up with strings………………I hear you singing!

Tip: Set up a “sprinkle station”. Place your sprinkles in a small bowl and then position a larger bowl next to it. Hold the dipped pretzel over the larger bowl and add sprinkles. The bowl will catch the ones that do not stick, and you can pour them back and use them again. 

These pretzels are always a hit at a cocktail party, and they also make a great gift that pretty much everyone loves. Dipped pretzels also make a great “filler” for holiday trays of goodies for those of you that have teachers or co-workers to think about.

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Almond Bark Pretzels

A combination of salty and sweet, this holiday classic is so simple to make, and always a hit.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 72 Pretzels

Ingredients

• almond bark
• pretzels
• sprinkles

Instructions

• Melt the almond bark in the top of a double boiler. You can also melt the almond bark in the microwave the same way you would temper chocolate if you prefer. If you do not have a double boiler, you can make your own by placing a stainless steel bowl on top of a sauce pan of water.
• Pour your pretzels into a bowl to make them easy to grab. Holding the ear of a pretzel dip it into the almond bark, shake off the extra, and add sprinkles. Place pretzel on a sheet of wax paper to set up.

Notes

You can make as many or as few as you like.  

Almond bark is not white chocolate. It is a vanilla flavored candy coating made from vegetable fats and contains no cocoa butter (fewer calories too). It is also extremely easy to work with compared to chocolate. Set up a "sprinkle station".

Place your sprinkles in a small bowl and then position a larger bowl next to it. Hold the dipped pretzel over the larger bowl and add sprinkles. The bowl will catch the ones that do not stick, and you can pour them back and use them again.