Description
Delight in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with these White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Crisps. Coated in creamy vanilla almond bark infused with crushed peppermint candy canes, these treats offer a refreshing minty crunch that’s ideal for Christmas parties, holiday gifting, or anytime you crave a festive snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Coating
- 12 ounces of vanilla almond bark (six cubes)
- 3 or 4 drops of mint extract (no more than â…› of a tsp)
- 5-6 regular-sized peppermint candy canes, crushed
Base
- 1 (8 ounce) bag of pretzel crisps
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and set it aside to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Crush the candy canes: Place the peppermint candy canes into a resealable plastic bag. Use a rolling pin or a heavy spoon to crush them into small pieces, reserving about one-quarter of the crushed candy for topping.
- Melt the almond bark: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the vanilla almond bark. Heat for 45 seconds to 1 minute if at room temperature, stirring until smooth. If not completely melted, continue microwaving in 15-second bursts, stirring each time to avoid burning.
- Add flavor and candy cane pieces: Stir the mint extract and three-quarters of the crushed candy canes into the melted almond bark until well combined.
- Coat the pretzels: Pour the pretzel crisps into the mixture and gently fold them until each pretzel is evenly coated with the white chocolate and peppermint mixture.
- Spread and garnish: Spread the coated pretzels onto the prepared cookie sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint candy evenly over the top for an extra festive touch.
- Allow to set: Let the coated pretzels cool at room temperature for a couple of hours until firm. For quicker setting, refrigerate them for about 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Once fully set, break apart any stuck pieces and enjoy your festive, crunchy peppermint treats.
Notes
- Use parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Adjust the amount of mint extract to taste, but do not exceed â…› teaspoon to avoid overpowering the sweetness.
- Crushing candy canes finely helps them stick better to the coating and adds the perfect crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to one week.
- For a dairy-free version, verify that the vanilla almond bark used is vegan friendly.
