This Pretzel Butterfly Party Food Idea is so simple, you might just find yourself making a few extras to enjoy!
I'm all for easy snacks and treats. As a busy mom, I never seem to have enough time to get everything done that I need to, or want to. This is honestly why I fell in love with this Butterfly Party Food idea. From start to finish it takes minimal effort on my part to make an adorable treat that is tasty as well.
If you have a Birthday Party coming up and are looking for some awesome treats, these need to be on your radar for certain. And honestly, these are fun enough to make that the kids at the party could even create this as a fun activity on their own as well!
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Cute & Creative: Pretzel Butterfly Party Food Idea turns simple pretzels into fun butterfly shapes that are both adorable and tasty.
- Simple to Make: Just dip, decorate, and let dry—these treats are quick to assemble and perfect for any party.
- Customizable Colors: Use colorful chocolate coatings to match your party theme or create a vibrant spread.
Pretzel Butterfly Party Food Idea
All you need to make these delicious pretzel butterflies are 6 simple ingredients! It doesn't get much more simple than that!
🥚Ingredients to Make This Simple Party Food Idea
35 (give or take - have the kiddos count 'em out) small pretzel twists
35 (another job for the kids!) pecan halves, lightly toasted and salted
1 (8 ounces) package Rolo Unwrapped Caramel Candies
Coloured candy melts, optional
Seasonal sprinkles or butterfly icing decorations
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Nut-Free Delight: Replace pecan halves with sunflower seeds or omit nuts for a kid-friendly version.
- Color Pop: Use colored candy melts to match your party theme or add vibrant hues.
- Sprinkle Magic: Decorate with themed sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive touch.
- Butterfly Flair: Add butterfly-shaped icing decorations to enhance the butterfly theme.
🔪Instructions to Make These Pretzel Butterflies
Start by preheating your oven to 250 degrees.
Take and line a baking sheet with parchment paper so you have an easy cleanup! Sit your pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet and on the top of every pretzel, set a Rolo.
Place in your oven and bake for 3-5 minutes or until the Rolos are soft Soft only, you don't want them melted. Once they are soft, remove them from the oven.
Be careful here because they will be hot, but immediately press one pecan half down on top of each Rolo candy. This will press the candy through the pretzel and that's okay.
Allow the pretzel and Rolo combination to cool completely on the baking sheet.
After they have cooled, move them to a wire rack.
It's time to melt the candy coating into individual bowls according to package directions. Once they are melted and one colour at a time, it's time to drizzle the candy coating over the pretzel turtles.
Immediately add sprinkles or your butterfly icing decorations and watch how beautiful they become!
Allow them to cool before storing. To speed the setting process, place turtle pretzels in the refrigerator.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature, if you happen to have any leftover!
Makes approximately 35 pretzel turtles.
Enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality pretzels and Rolos for the best taste and texture.
- Customize your treats by adding colored candy melts and themed sprinkles to match your event.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before storing to maintain their quality.
💭 FAQs
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Absolutely! Assemble and store them in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain their shape and texture.
Yes, use sprinkles that match your party colors or theme for a personalized touch.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with pretzel butterfly party snacks:
- Mini Fruit Kabobs: Skewer colorful fruits like strawberries, grapes, and pineapple for a refreshing, vitamin-packed side.
- Veggie Sticks with Hummus: Offer carrot, celery, and cucumber sticks paired with hummus for a crunchy, healthy option.
- Cheese Cubes: Provide a variety of cheese cubes—cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda—for a savory contrast to the sweet pretzels.
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Pretzel Butterfly Party Treats
Ingredients
- 35 Pretzel Twists
- 35 Pecan Halves Lightly Toasted And Salted
- 8 Oz Rolo Unwrapped Caramel Candies
- Colored Candy Melts Optional
- Seasonal Sprinkles Or Butterfly Icing Decorations
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 250 degrees.
- Take and line a baking sheet with parchment paper so you have an easy cleanup!
- Sit your pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet and on the top of every pretzel, set a Rolo.
- Place in your oven and bake for 3-5 minutes or until the Rolos are soft Soft only, you don’t want them melted.
- Once they are soft, remove them from the oven.
- Be careful here because they will be hot, but immediately press one pecan half down on top of each Rolo candy.
- This will press the candy through the pretzel and that’s okay.
- Allow the pretzel and Rolo combination to cool completely on the baking sheet.After they have cooled, move them to a wire rack.
- It’s time to melt the candy coating into individual bowls according to package directions.
- Once they are melted and one colour at a time, it’s time to drizzle the candy coating over the pretzel turtles.
- Immediately add sprinkles or your butterfly icing decorations and watch how beautiful they become!
- Allow them to cool before storing. To speed the setting process, place turtle pretzels in the refrigerator.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature, if you happen to have any leftover!
Notes
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