There’s something about the holidays that brings out my inner kid — especially when it comes to easy, adorable treats that look far more impressive than they actually are. These adorable Christmas Wreath Pretzel Treats check all the boxes: festive, fun, sweet-and-salty and ridiculously simple to make. Honestly, they’re the kind of little project you can knock out while watching a holiday movie… or while sneaking a few pretzels along the way.

I love that these wreaths require zero baking (a win this time of year!) and only a handful of ingredients you can grab at any grocery store. The green melting chocolate gives them a pop of color, the sprinkles make them festive, and the Pull-n-Peel licorice “bow” is just too cute. They’re charming enough for gifting, pretty on a dessert tray, and easy enough for kids and adults to make together.

If you’re looking for a low-stress holiday treat that makes people smile before they’ve even taken a bite, these little wreaths are it. And trust me — once you make them, you’ll want to keep a stash in the fridge all season long.

Christmas Wreath Pretzel Treats

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes | Inactive Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• Pretzels
• Green melting chocolate
• Festive sprinkles
• Pull -n- Peel licorice

Directions:

1. Lay a piece of parchment paper (or wax paper) on a flat surface.
2. Place the green melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely smooth and melted.
3. Dip a pretzel into the melting chocolate, bottom side down, only dipping about halfway up. Shake off any excess chocolate.
4. Arrange 6 pretzels in a circle to form the base of the wreath.
5. Dip 5 more pretzels and layer them on top of the base circle, slightly offset to create a fuller wreath shape.
6. Pull apart a strand of Pull-n-Peel licorice, break it into a shorter piece, and form a small bow. Press the bow gently onto the bottom of the wreath.
7. Immediately add festive sprinkles to decorate.
8. Place the wreaths in the fridge to harden for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes:

• If the melting chocolate begins to thicken or harden while you’re working, simply stir in a small amount of neutral oil, like avocado oil, to loosen it and keep it smooth and pourable.
• These treats make a great holiday gift or party favor.
• Package them in treat bags or festive tins for gifting.
• Store in the fridge until ready to serve to keep the chocolate firm.
• You can customize the wreaths with different colored sprinkles for more variety

You might also like these holiday recipes:  Fun To Make Holiday Christmas Lights Cupcakes: Easy As 1-2-3! and Roasted Beet Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette: The Perfect Holiday Side Dish.

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