Easy Grinch Treats
Easy Grinch Treats are festive, no-bake holiday snacks made by dipping mini pretzels in green candy coating and topping with a red heart-shaped candy. Inspired by the classic Christmas character, these whimsical treats are simple to make and full of seasonal cheer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 30–40 treats
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Holiday Treats
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 30–40 mini pretzels
- 1½ cups green candy melts or white chocolate dyed green
- 30–40 red heart-shaped candies or red M&M’s
- Optional: holiday sprinkles or edible glitter
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Melt green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each mini pretzel into the melted candy, using a fork to lift and gently shake off excess.
- Place dipped pretzels on parchment paper.
- Immediately press one red heart candy or red M&M onto each pretzel.
- Let set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Once set, serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Add holiday sprinkles or edible glitter before coating sets for extra sparkle.
- Use pretzel rods instead of twists for a different look.
- Use white chocolate with green sanding sugar as a lighter variation.
- Drizzle with dark chocolate after setting for a salty-sweet twist.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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