Spring M&M Pretzel Treats

Friday, April 9, 2010

I realized I’ve posted these little treats on my blog, not once, not twice, but three times already. But they’re seriously so simple and delicious, I decided it was ok to post them again.

I was at CVS yesterday browsing through the 50% off Easter candy when the M&Ms caught my eye. I had some almond bark in the pantry so I instantly thought of these treats. The last time I was home in the Midwest, I stocked up on almond bark at the grocery store. I haven’t been able to find it in the Boston area anywhere. The Wilton candy melts work ok, but I definitely prefer using almond bark.

These are perfect for spring and we’ll be taking them this weekend when we visit Hubby’s family.

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Pretzel M&M Treats

Yield: ~120

Ingredients:

1/2 lb mini-pretzels
1 big bag of M&Ms
1 packages of Almond Bark or 1 bags of Wilton candy melts (white)

Directions:

Line 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper. Lie pretzels (flat side down) on the waxed paper. They can be very close to each other.

Melt almond bark/candy melts according to the directions on the package. Using a spoon, scoop some of the melted almond bark into the holes of the pretzels OR using a squeeze bottle, squeeze melted candy into holes of pretzels.

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22 Responses to “Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes”

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Eva @ Eva Bakes — May 6, 2013 at 7:56 am
Jen – these look phenomenal! I am pretty sure I could eat the entire batch of your cupcakes in one sitting. Thank you so much for helping Krystal and Eric celebrate Cupcake’s arrival!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:21 pm
  
  These were definitely dangerous. People were fighting over the last one at the party I took them too.
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Megan — May 6, 2013 at 11:13 am
They look delicious! Love that little cupcake stand.
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:22 pm
  
  I got it at Home Goods. Isn’t it super cute?
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Erica @ In and Around Town — May 6, 2013 at 12:33 pm

Nutella frosting?! Yes please!
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Krystal R. — May 6, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Awww Jen, these are so gorgeous and a great way for you to get back in your baking habit!! Did you know that I had a big nutella phase during cupcake’s pregnancy…I need this frosting in my life!! Thank you for participating in my virtual baby shower. XXOO
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:23 pm
  
  You definitely need this frosting in your life. Even if you just make it to eat with a spoon. It’s SO good. Good luck with the upcoming arrival of your cupcake! (my sister is pregnant and refers to her little one as her nugget!)
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Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake — May 6, 2013 at 1:40 pm

These look wonderful and that nutella cloud frosting sounds phenomenal!!
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Jessica @ Sunny Side Up — May 6, 2013 at 2:09 pm
I used the nutella cloud frosting on my birthday cake last year and I was blown away at how perfectly the name matched the texture! I love how perfectly smooth and fluffy it is. And yours looks absolutely perfect on top of that cupcake!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:23 pm
  
  I know – isn’t it the perfect name for this frosting. It’s amazing.
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Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) — May 6, 2013 at 2:09 pm
I’d also fill these with Nutella, and use a chocolate stout cake… mmmm…
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:24 pm
  
  YUM! That’s a great idea.
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tracy {pale yellow} — May 6, 2013 at 3:43 pm

Gorgeous cupcakes! It’s hard not to want a nutella cloud frosting! I just made cupcakes for the first time in awhile too, I forget how relaxing and fun cupcakes can be!
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Jessica of My Baking Heart — May 6, 2013 at 3:47 pm

You had me at ‘Nutella’, Jen! Beautiful cuppies!
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Rachel @ Baked by Rachel — May 6, 2013 at 7:23 pm

So cute and absolutely perfect!
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Amy @ The Nifty Foodie — May 6, 2013 at 10:04 pm
Oh man…nutella frosting? These sound so good!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:25 pm
  
  It tastes much better than it sounds. Trust me. I’m debating going to get the leftovers out of the fridge to snack on some…
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Nutmeg Nanny — May 8, 2013 at 11:01 am
Oh goodness, these look dangerous 😉 loving the nutella frosting!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:25 pm
  
  They’re definitely dangerous. I was glad I took them to a friend’s house.
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Becky — May 8, 2013 at 10:35 pm

Those cupcakes are perfect!!!
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Rachel — November 22, 2013 at 4:55 pm
Do i have to have a paddle and stand mixer? I only have a regular hand mixer at the moment.
- beantownbaker — November 24th, 2013 @ 6:02 pm
  
  A hand mixer probably would work just fine.