Pretzel Butterflies
Pretzel Butterflies are not only a tasty treat, but also a terrific project to bring out the creativity in kids of all ages.
Updated Sep 15, 2022
Ingredients
2cups small pretzel twists (about 45)
1/2cup white vanilla baking chips or 2 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating, cut into pieces
1/2teaspoon vegetable oil
1/3cup small round candy-coated fruit-flavored chewy candies (from 4-oz bag)
Steps
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Line large cookie sheet with waxed paper or cooking parchment paper. To make 20 butterflies, arrange pretzel twists on cookie sheet in groups of 2 with single-hole sides of pretzels touching to form butterfly wings. Break remaining 5 pretzels into pieces for antennae; place 2 pieces at top of each butterfly between wings.
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In 1-quart resealable freezer plastic bag, place vanilla chips and oil. Microwave on High 1 minute 20 seconds or until melted, squeezing bag to mix. Seal bag; cut small hole in 1 corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe thin zigzag of melted chips between pretzels to look like bodies of butterflies. Press pretzel pieces firmly into melted chips.
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Pipe melted chips into each hole in wings; top each with 1 candy. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes. Remove from waxed paper; store in tightly covered container.
Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens
Tip 1
White vanilla baking chips can be melted in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Use a spoon to apply the melted chips.