PINK M&M Treats

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

This might be one of the last pink thing I make this month, but who knows… I think our coworkers and friends might be sick of seeing pink baked goods! Although I’m sure they don’t mind. I’m submitting these for my Power of Pink Challenge. I love making these M&M Treats because they’re so easy but SO FREAKING tasty. Especially if you love salty-and-sweet things. One of my personal favorite combinations is chocolate with anything salty – pretzels, potato chips, Fritos… I’ve used this last combo a couple times throughout the years, including the Frito candy I made last year and the Frito-candy inspired cupcakes I made for Cupcake Hero: Cocoa. And I love all things simple. It is fun to bust out some advanced baking skills, but sometimes the simplest things are the best. These little guys are a perfect illustration of that thought.

Easy M&M Treats (by ME!)
1 1-lb bag of mini-pretzels
2 big bag of M&Ms
2 packages of Almond Bark or 2 bags of Wilton candy melts (white)

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.

Before it starts to set, put 3 M&Ms into the holes. This is where it helps to have an extra set of hands. Usually I pour the melted almond bark while Hubby puts the M&Ms in.

When the sheet is full, put it in the freezer or outside to let the almond candy is set. I like to store mine in the freezer as well.

Candy and Fudge, Dessert, Family Favorites, Power of Pink

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17 Responses to “The Power of Pink Challenge!”

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Katie — October 1, 2008 at 12:53 pm

OH MY GOSH JEN! This is SOOOOO perfect!!! I am making pink items for my fundraising giveaways! I’m so entering this. And if you want some free baked goods, feel free to check out my blog and email me about it! 🙂 🙂
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CB — October 1, 2008 at 1:11 pm

I think this is an awesome dedication to your mom and aunts. You know I’ll totally do something. I look forward to all the pinkness this month. 🙂
/Clara
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Kayla — October 1, 2008 at 1:32 pm

This is a great idea and an awesome tribute to the great women in your life. I’m totally going to do this one!
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Jen — October 1, 2008 at 1:52 pm

Thanks everyone – I can’t wait to see all the pink yumminess that will be coming this way. It’s going to be fun. And Katie – I’m emailing you right this second.
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Megan — October 1, 2008 at 4:19 pm

I had the girls photgraphed just last week! I hope to participate!!!
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Jen — October 1, 2008 at 7:35 pm

Good for you Megan! Hope you can participate.
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Yasmeen — October 9, 2008 at 9:53 pm

Thanks Jen for raising the awareness
I can’t imagine the suffering your mom and aunts had to go thro fighting the disease. Hats off for there courage and optimism.
I’ll sure try to send a recipe in pink.
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Jen — October 10, 2008 at 3:04 am

Thanks Yasmeen. Looking forward to the entry!
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raaji — October 10, 2008 at 5:25 pm

Hi Jen,
My firt time here….Came through yasmeen’s blog….This challenge is something that every women should be aware of and be a part of it……Good luck dear……
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superslush — October 10, 2008 at 7:12 pm

still trying to decide what i want to bake, but im gunna bake something!
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Sunshinemom — October 13, 2008 at 6:32 am

Kudos to your mom for such optimism! Since I do not use artificial food colouring you are really really challenging my skills!! Let me see whether I can come up with something:)
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Jen — October 14, 2008 at 2:59 am

Welcome to my blog Raaji!

Slush – I’m sure anything you make will be delish.

sunshinemom – there are some natural ingredients that are pink in color – goos luck finding something that you can make. I’m entering a salmon dish once I get it written up…
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Kitchen Flavours — October 14, 2008 at 11:41 am

I just you my entry. Please check out.
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Nazarina A — October 17, 2008 at 1:59 am

Even through all her pain, your Mom still had the humor to make others laugh. That just says a lot about her!!! Unselfish and a beautiful soul. Bless her heart!!
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Ivy — October 18, 2008 at 5:23 pm

Count me in. Just found a perfect recipe I made back in summer 😉
Thanks for raising awareness and no woman must suffer mastectomy if they know what to do.
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Bharti — October 27, 2008 at 2:41 am

Hi Jen
First time here. I would’ve been stumped otherwise but i just made something pink a few days ago. Will blog it soon and send it your way. I like how you are trying to raise awareness about this..every little bit helps, good for you.
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Carrie — October 27, 2008 at 10:02 pm

Thank you for the wonderful event! I made some yummy pink whoopie pies!!