Adorable Apple Pretzels – The Perfect No-Bake Treat!

These adorable Apple Pretzels are the perfect treat for your next fall party, back-to-school bash, harvest festival, or classroom celebration!

They’re fun to make, even more fun to eat, and come together in just minutes.

Sweet, salty, crunchy, and cute—these no-bake snacks are total crowd-pleasers, especially when you’re short on time but still want something festive.

Great for kids’ parties, teacher gifts, or adding a pop of color to your dessert table!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Prep time:  10 minutes

Bake time:  N/A

Servings: 18-20

Ingredients:

• 2 c pretzel twists
• ½ c red candy melts
• ¼ c white fondant
• Green food coloring

Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Prep your work surface with a sheet of parchment.

2 – Tint the white fondant with the green food coloring – I recommend using gloves to prevent tinting your hands. 

3 – Pinch off a small piece and shape into a triangular leaf shape.  Set aside until ready to assemble. 

4 – Make one fondant leaf for each apple pretzel. 

5 – When ready to assemble, melt the red candy melts. 

6 – Dip the entire pretzel into the melted red candy melts and coat thoroughly. 

7 – Using a fork, scoop the pretzel out and tap the excess on the side of the bowl. 

8 – Place the dipped pretzel on the parchment and immediately place the fondant leaf. 

9 – Repeat with remaining pretzels.

10 – Allow to set until hardened, about 10 minutes. 

11 – Serve and enjoy!

Pro Tips for Success:

• Use mini pretzels for the best apple shape and easy dipping.

• Microwave the candy melts in short bursts (15–20 seconds at a time) so they don’t burn.

• Chill the dipped pretzels in the fridge for 5 minutes to speed up the setting time.

• Swap in green or yellow candy melts to make Granny Smith or Golden Delicious versions.

• Use a toothpick to shape and detail the fondant leaves if you want them extra fancy.

• Double the batch—these go fast, and they make super cute edible gifts in little treat bags!

Apple Pretzels are a fun, festive snack that brings a pop of color and flavor to any fall party or celebration.

Whether you’re hosting a picnic, school event, or casual weekend get-together, these easy treats will be a hit with kids and adults alike.

So grab your pretzels, melt those candies, and get dipping—your sweet and salty party snack is just minutes away!

Apple Pretzels

Yield: 18-20 pretzels

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 c pretzel twists
• ½ c red candy melts
• ¼ c white fondant
• Green food coloring

Instructions

1. Prep your work surface with a sheet of parchment.

2. Tint the white fondant with the green food coloring - I recommend using gloves to prevent tinting your hands.

3. Pinch off a small piece and shape into a triangular leaf shape. Set aside until ready to assemble.

4. Make one fondant leaf for each apple pretzel.

5. When ready to assemble, melt the red candy melts.

6. Dip the entire pretzel into the melted red candy melts and coat thoroughly.

7. Using a fork, scoop the pretzel out and tap the excess on the side of the bowl.

8. Place the dipped pretzel on the parchment and immediately place the fondant leaf.

9. Repeat with remaining pretzels.

10. Allow to set until hardened, about 10 minutes.