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Home » Holidays » St. Patrick's Day » Shamrock Pretzels

Shamrock Pretzels

March 4, 2012 by Jenny 46 Comments

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These Shamrock Pretzels are a pretty treat that's easy to make too.  I took my two favorites, sweet and salty, and combined the two.  Kind of like me, but a little sweet and saucey, but I digress.
shamrock pretzels
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How to make Shamrock Pretzels?

 
 
I melted the chocolates in a microwave safe bowl and dipped the edges of the pretzels in them.  I then connected three of the pretzels to make a shamrock shape.  I added a stem from the broken pieces of pretzel.  I allowed the chocolate to cool on a cooling rack before moving them.
 
Next, I painted the chocolate onto the shamrock shape.  That's right.  Painted.  I used a barbecue brush to paint the chocolate on.  I then allowed the chocolate to cool before attempting to move it.  I'll be honest, I lost a couple of pieces because when I tried to pull them off of the cooling rack they broke apart.
 
 
The chocolates were enough for about twenty shamrocks and the plate of chocolate covered pretzels with rainbow sprinkles that you see in the picture.
 
Chocolate covered pretzels with rainbow sprinkled
 
These are super simple to make and so good.  Just ask my husband.  I think there's only about half the plate left.

How to package these Shamrock Pretzels for St. Patrick's Day?

I packaged the pretzels in shamrock bags from Michaels to thank my mom who watches Riley three days a week and Ms. Marie who watches Riley the other two days.  The St. Patty's Day Mugs are also part of their gifts.  The Irish Blessing Plate just made a great background.  Sorry mom that's all mine!

 

More St. Patrick's Day ideas:

 

For more easy and amazing St. Patty's day ideas do check out this Lucky Pop Breakfast idea and this Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe!

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  1. Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes}

    February 22, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing these cute little Shamrock Pretzels at last weekends link party @The Weekend re-Treat!

    Hope to see you link up again this week!

    Reply
  2. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home

    February 20, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    These would be perfect for a school party :o) LOVE!!

    Reply
    • Jenny Melrose

      February 21, 2013 at 7:58 am

      Thanks so much Meredith. I hope you're feeling well.

      Reply
  3. Melissa

    February 20, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Cute! Can't go wrong with pretzels and chocolate- or candy!

    Melissa

    Reply
  4. lisa

    February 18, 2013 at 8:17 am

    How adorable! We are very into St. Pat's day at my house, and I will be making these with my daughter! Thank you and I hope you can stop by my enchanted oven to say hi!
    xo,
    Lisa

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    • Jenny Melrose

      February 18, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      I'm so glad you liked them Lisa. We always go over board for St. Patty's here. So you'll be sure to find tons of posts from last year and coming up soon for the big day.

      Reply
  5. Jenn

    February 18, 2013 at 2:08 am

    Very cute! My kids love pretzels so this would be a great treat for them!

    Reply
  6. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses

    February 17, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Those are so cute, Jenny! I have to make those for my kids.

    Reply
    • Jenny Melrose

      February 18, 2013 at 6:45 pm

      Thanks so much Randi! You can't beat the combination of salty and sweet.

      Reply
  7. Diana Rambles

    February 14, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    CLEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  8. Natasha Mairs

    March 16, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    how cute!!

    thanks for sharing on Serenity Saturday
    Hope to see you there again tomorrow

    Natasha xxx

    Reply
  9. [email protected] Dream Canvas

    March 12, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    What a great idea 🙂 I would like to invite you to enter my Giveaway. I am celebrating my blog's third birthday. See you there 🙂

    Reply
  10. MiaB

    March 12, 2012 at 4:20 am

    Lovely!!! These look so great and I love that it's simple 🙂 I feel like I can totally do this!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Sharing Saturday. hope to see you again next week.

    ~MiaB
    http://www.mamamiasheart2heart.com

    Reply
  11. AmieAnn

    March 12, 2012 at 12:54 am

    These are sooo adorable and what a great treat for ST Patty's Day! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next!

    Reply
  12. Kimberly @ See Sew and Seedlings

    March 11, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Congrats in the feature!! I saw it on serendipity and spice 🙂

    Reply
  13. Danielle

    March 11, 2012 at 5:08 am

    I just wanted to let you know I featured you on Blissful and Domestic today. Stop and grab a button:>

    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2012/03/fantastic-st-patricks-day-projects.html

    Reply
  14. Serendipity and Spice

    March 11, 2012 at 4:52 am

    You rock! I've featured you again. 🙂

    Reply
  15. The Tablescaper

    March 11, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Cute, easy, and perfectly seasonal. I'd love to have you join me at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

    Reply
  16. Deana

    March 10, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    Thanks for linking up @CountryMommaCooks…..have a wonderful weekend:)

    Reply
  17. Wendy Hayden, Farmer's Daughter-in-law

    March 10, 2012 at 3:32 am

    So cute! Going to have to make some with our gluten free glutino pretzels!

    Reply
  18. ms.composure

    March 09, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    stumbled onto your blog and just wanted to leave you a little blog luv! Def enjoyed reading this post!!def a gr8 idea!

    http://infinitelifefitness.com
    http://mscomposure.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. Katie Goldsworthy

    March 09, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    So clever! What a great St. Patty's day idea!

    --Katie
    @ Creatively Living

    Reply
  20. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon

    March 09, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Very clever!! These turned out soo cute! thank you for linking up with us! Bonnie 😉

    Reply
  21. Rachel

    March 08, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    So fun and festive!! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. [email protected]

    March 08, 2012 at 5:19 am

    These are so cute for St. Patrick's Day! I just became a follower and would love for you to stop by my brand new blog and follow, too! Thanks:)

    Reply
  23. Kristin

    March 08, 2012 at 4:52 am

    I love chocolate covered pretzels and this is a cute twist for St Patty's Day!!

    Reply
  24. I am LOVD

    March 08, 2012 at 2:35 am

    Cute idea, and I love the salty/sweet combo!

    Reply
  25. Christine

    March 07, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Yummy!!!! Pretzels + Chocolate = TO DIE FOR!!!

    Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer ~ From Dream To Reality!!!
    Christine xoxo

    Reply
  26. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy

    March 07, 2012 at 5:17 am

    I never would have thought to use pretzels!! These are so cute. Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

    Reply
  27. Our Pinteresting Family

    March 07, 2012 at 3:22 am

    What a fantastic idea! 🙂 Megan

    Reply
  28. Randee Hallmark

    March 07, 2012 at 2:31 am

    Pure GENIUS!!! 😉

    Reply
  29. Serendipity and Spice

    March 06, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    YUM! Chocolate covered pretzels are my favorite!

    Reply
  30. Crystal

    March 06, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Cute idea! I am now a follower!

    Reply
  31. Elsa

    March 06, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Very cute! I love chocolate covered pretzels. Stopping by from Handmade Tuesdays. Also your newest follower. 🙂

    Reply
  32. Brandi

    March 06, 2012 at 3:34 am

    Such a neat idea. I love the sweet and salty combination.

    Reply
  33. Tori

    March 06, 2012 at 12:40 am

    featuring this on my blog:)

    Reply
  34. [email protected] Life of the Wife

    March 05, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    My hubby would love these!! Thanks for the idea!! 🙂

    Reply
  35. Megan and [email protected] Homemade

    March 05, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    What a great idea! My partner in crime would love these. She loves dipping pretzels in chocolate! This idea would be perfect for her. Now following!

    Reply
  36. Tabby

    March 05, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    SO clever! I can't WAIT to try this with Munch!

    Reply
  37. Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more

    March 05, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    so cute, I would try doing them on wax paper or parchment and they won't stick. I wish I had more time to try these, because I think this is so cute!

    Reply
  38. Kimberly @ See Sew and Seedlings

    March 05, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    I love this idea!!! I'm going to have to do this for my daughter, she would love it 🙂

    Reply
  39. Laurie @ Rookiewife520.blogspot.com

    March 05, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Hey Jenny! This is SO fun. I'm such a sucker for themed foods! I didn't even think to use pretzels to shape up shamrocks.. so fun. Thanks for posting! Hope you and the family had a great weekend 🙂

    Reply
  40. Cari and Cortnee @ Two Sasters

    March 05, 2012 at 1:33 am

    Really cute idea and I love that you thought of your mom too:) My mother in law, mom and sister all help out with my daughter...I love giving them little things throughout the year...:)

    Reply
  41. Messy Roost

    March 05, 2012 at 1:26 am

    These are so cute. I am going to make them for my daycare kiddos. Rhonda

    Reply
  42. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista

    March 04, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    Brilliant I tell you! My kids would love this.

    Reply

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