St. Patrick’s Day Pretzel Bites ☘️
St Patrick’s Day pretzel bites are one of the easiest festive treats you can make, and they never fail to disappear within minutes.
If you’re looking for something simple, sweet, and a little nostalgic to celebrate the holiday, these are perfect. I make a version of these for Christmas every year and they are my favorite easy treat that everyone loves. With all the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, I thought I would do a spin on my classic Christmas recipe and make some special for St. Patrick’s Day. Of course, I used all green M&M’s which I actually had some leftover red and green Peanut Butter M&M’s from Christmas and picked out the green ones. I also switched it up and did dark chocolate Hershey Kisses which I’ve never tried before but they were so good! I also think the white and dark chocolate swirl kisses would have been super cute for this as well.
I love how customizable and easy these are and how much everyone enjoys them when you bring them to a gathering. They are actually perfect–easy to make, salty, sweet, chocolatey, and easy to munch on!
Ingredients
- Pretzel snaps
- Dark chocolate kisses (or milk chocolate if you prefer)
- Green M&M’s
- Baking sheet
How to Make St. Patrick’s Day Pretzel Bites
- Preheat oven to 200°F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Place pretzels in a single layer
- Add one chocolate kiss to each pretzel
- Bake for 3–5 minutes until softened (not melted)
- Remove and press a green M&M into each
- Let cool until chocolate hardens. St Patrick’s Day Pretzel Bites are ready for sharing.
A Few Notes
- I used dark chocolate kisses this time and loved the richer flavor
- You can use pastel green M&M’s if you’re making these closer to Easter. For St. Patrick’s Day, pretzel bites with all green candies will stand out at any party.
- I actually used leftover Christmas M&M’s and just picked out the green ones—worked perfectly
When to Make St. Patrick’s Day Pretzel Bites
These St Patrick’s Day pretzel bites are perfect for:
- A quick festive dessert at home
- Bringing to a get-together. You could even make St. Patrick’s Day Pretzel Bites for a party snack.
- Something simple to make during the week
- A last-minute holiday treat
All in all
All in all, these St Patrick’s Day pretzel bites are one of those recipes that feels almost too easy—but somehow always ends up being everyone’s favorite. The sweet and salty combination is always a win, and I loved how the dark chocolate made them feel just a little more special this time around. If you’re looking for something festive and low effort, this is such a good place to start for St. Patrick’s Day Pretzel Bites. I hope you enjoy and let me know if you try these out this St. Patrick’s Day!
A little something to pair it with
If you’re leaning into the cozy side of the holiday, put on Leap Year and enjoy these with a cup of tea or something warm—it’s the perfect lighthearted pairing for St. Patrick’s Day Pretzel Bites and relaxation.
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St Patrick’s Day Pretzel M&M Kisses
Equipment
- 1 baking tray
Ingredients
- 1 bag` square pretzels ("snaps")
- 1 bag Hershey Kisses
- Green M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven to 170°F (or lowest setting).
- Line a Baking Sheet: Arrange pretzels in a single layer, flat side down.
- Add Kisses: Unwrap your Hershey Kisses and place one in the center of each pretzel.
- Melt the Chocolate: Pop the tray in the oven for 5-6 minutes. Watch closely! You want the Kisses soft enough to press an M&M into them but not fully melted. (Note: Peppermint Kisses melt faster than milk chocolate, so keep an eye on them!)
- Add M&Ms: Carefully press one M&M into the center of each Kiss. Milk chocolate Kisses may need a bit of extra pressure.
- Chill: Place the tray in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.
