Shamrock Chocolate Pretzel M&M Cookies: A Sweet Twist on Tradition
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with these festive, no-bake treats! Combining the perfect crunch of mini pretzel twists with a sweet, colorful candy coating and a pop of green from M&M’s, these shamrock-shaped cookies are a delightful blend of salty and sweet—ideal for parties, snacks, or any day you need a little luck!
- Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes
- Cook Time: About 30 minutes
- Total Time: Around 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 shamrock cookies (depending on the size of your pretzel batch)
- Category: No-Bake Cookies / Party Snacks
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: Festive / American-Inspired
Ingredients
For this recipe, you’ll need mini pretzel twists (Snyder’s Itty-Bitty Mini Pretzel Twists work best, though any mini pretzel twists will do), green and white candy melts (preferably Wilton Bright Green and White), green M&M’s, and green sugar sprinkles. Also, have some wax or parchment paper on hand to set up your workspace.
Instructions
- Set Up Your Workspace: Cover your work surface with wax or parchment paper and secure the corners with tape so it stays in place.
- Sort the Pretzels: Group the mini pretzel twists into sets of three, discarding any broken pieces for a uniform look.
- Melt the Candy: Melt the green and white candy melts separately according to the package directions until they’re smooth and ready for dipping.
- Form Your Shamrocks: Arrange each group of three pretzels in a triangular pattern to mimic a shamrock.
- Dip Each Pretzel: Using a fork, dip each pretzel into the melted candy. Gently shake off any excess candy before placing them on your prepared paper to harden.
- Assemble the Shamrock: Once dipped, bring the pretzels together so their sides touch, forming the shamrock shape.
- Seal the Center: Add a small dollop of melted candy at the center where the pretzels meet to secure the shape.
- Finish with a Touch of Festivity: Place a green M&M in the very center of each shamrock.
- Sprinkle the Fun: Lightly dust the assembled shamrocks with green sugar sprinkles for that extra festive flair.
- Let Set: Allow the cookies to dry completely until the candy coating hardens and holds the shamrock together.
Optional Variation: For a delicious twist, try filling each pretzel with a little melted candy before assembling the shamrock for an extra gooey treat.
Notes
• Since these are no-bake cookies, patience is key—make sure they set fully before serving.
• They’re best enjoyed fresh; store any extras in an airtight container to keep them crisp.
• Adjust the dipping and assembly process as needed to create uniformly shaped shamrocks.