How to Make the Perfect Butterfly Pretzels
American · Easy · 15 min · 6 servings
These no bake butterfly pretzels made with peanut butter and candy are a kid friendly treat that is perfect for parties and after school snacks. Children love assembling the wings themselves and choosing colorful candy decorations to personalize each butterfly.
Why this recipe works
This Butterfly Pretzels recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 15 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 195 calories with 5g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 24 pieces pretzel twists
- 6 pieces pretzel sticks
- 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup M and Ms or colorful candy coated chocolates
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Lay Out the Wings
Place pretzel sticks vertically on a clean parchment lined surface. On each side of the stick position two pretzel twists touching the stick to form the four wings of the butterfly.
Step 2: Apply Peanut Butter Glue
Dab a small amount of peanut butter on the inner edge of each pretzel twist where it meets the pretzel stick body. Press gently to help the pieces adhere together.
Step 3: Decorate the Wings
Press colorful candy pieces gently onto the flat surface of each pretzel twist wing. Create symmetrical patterns on both sides so the butterfly wings match each other.
Step 4: Add Antennae and Set
Press two mini chocolate chips at the top of the pretzel stick as eyes. Let the assembled butterflies rest for 5 minutes so the peanut butter sets slightly before serving.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- peanut butter → sunflower seed butter or cookie butter for nut free versions
- M and Ms → fruit flavored candy pieces or mini gummy bears for different colors
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using too much peanut butter which causes pretzels to slip and the butterfly shape to collapse
- Pressing candy decorations too hard which crushes the pretzel wings
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 195 calories, 5g protein, 25g carbs, 9g fat, 1g fiber.
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