St. Patrick’s Day is coming right up! Here are some fun, easy St. Patrick’s day treats that the whole family can have fun making together. I hope they bring you the Luck ‘O the Irish! Variations of pretzel Hershey Kiss and M&M treats are a popular snack or dessert often made during the holidays or for special occasions. This treat typically involves a pretzel topped with a Hershey’s Kiss, which is then melted slightly in the oven, and finally topped with an M&M candy. The combination of sweet chocolate, salty pretzel, and colorful candy makes for a delicious and visually appealing treat. If I eat these Three Leaf Clovers Chocolate Pretzels all day long, no one can pinch me, right? You are going to love this easy recipe for pretzel Hershey Kiss and M&M three leaf clovers!
This pretzel m&m recipe was originally provided by eMeals founder and mother of four, Jane DeLaney and published March 14, 2013. I have added a recipe card and few tips and republished for my new readers to enjoy.
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Treats: Pretzel, Hershey Kiss, M&M Three Leaf Clover Recipe
Three Leaf Clovers Chocolate Pretzel Ingredients:
- 1 bag of Hershey Kisses
- Green M&Ms (You may have to pick them out of a regular bag of M&M candy)
- 1 bag of pretzel knots (mini pretzels, not large pretzels)
- ½ cup Confectioner’s Sugar
- Green food coloring
- ¼ stick of butter
- 2 teaspoons of milk
You may substitute Hershey Hugs for Kisses if you like. Hershey’s Hugs are a type of chocolate candy made by The Hershey Company. They are similar in shape to Hershey’s Kisses but are made with a combination of white chocolate and milk chocolate. The bottom half of the candy is milk chocolate, while the top half is white chocolate, giving them a distinctive appearance. Hugs are often enjoyed as a sweet treat or used in baking and dessert recipes.
Besides the ingredients, you will need a cookie sheet and you will want to line it with wax paper or parchment paper. This makes cleaning up after making your m&m pretzel kisses a cinch.
How To Make Pretzel Hershey Kiss M&M Shamrocks
- Pre-heat oven to 200° F.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Place pretzels on the cookie sheet, evenly spaced in a single layer.
- Place an unwrapped Hershey Kiss on top of each pretzel.
- Place the cookie sheet in the oven.
- Allow chocolates to melt until they become soft.
- Remove cookie sheet from the oven and promptly press the melted chocolate flat on the pretzel using the back of a spoon.
- Add three green M&Ms to the pretzels to form a three leaf clover.
- Allow the pretzels to cool completely. You can do this on the counter at room temperature or much faster by placing it in the fridge for 10-20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl add Confectioner’s sugar, green food coloring, butter and milk.
- Add food coloring until you get your desired color.
- Keep adding Confectioner’s sugar until desired consistency which should be like play dough.
- Pinch off a piece of the icing and roll the stem of the clover with your fingers and add to each pretzel three leaf clover.
- Enjoy!
Store these cute little treats in an airtight container or place into cellophane bags to give as gifts. These chocolate pretzel bites are the perfect way to enjoy this St. Patty’s Day holiday season.
Printable Pretzel Hershey Kiss M&M Recipe Card
Pretzel Hershey Kiss And M&M Three Leaf Clovers
Ingredients
- 1 bag of Hershey Kisses
- 1/2 cup Green M&Ms (You may have to pick them out of a regular bag of M&Ms)
- 1 bag of pretzel knots
- ½ cup Confectioner’s Sugar
- Green food coloring
- ¼ stick of butter
- 2 teaspoons of milk
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 200°.
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
- Place the pretzels on the cookie sheet.
- Place an unwrapped Hershey Kiss on top of each pretzel.
- Place the cookie sheet in the oven.
- Allow chocolates to melt until they become soft.
- Remove cookie sheet from the oven and promptly press the chocolate flat on the pretzel.
- Add three green M&Ms to the pretzels to form a three leaf clover.
- Allow the pretzels to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl add Confectioner’s sugar, green food coloring, butter and milk.
- Add food coloring until you get your desired color.
- Keep adding Confectioner’s sugar until desired consistency which should be like play dough.
- Pinch off a piece of the icing and roll the stem of the clover with your fingers and add to the pretzel.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Pretzel Hershey Kiss And M&M Three Leaf Clovers
Serves: 15
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 233.83 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 10.29 g | 15.4% | |
| Saturated Fat 5.97 g | 25% | |
| Trans Fat 0.07 g | ||
| Cholesterol 5.09 mg | 1.7% | |
| Sodium 205.7 mg | 8.5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 36.31 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.08 g | 8% | |
| Sugars 21.07 g | ||
| Protein 2.9 g | ||
| Vitamin A 1.9 % | Vitamin C 0.41 % | |
| Calcium 2.01 % | Iron 8.47 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Random St. Patrick’s Day Facts:
- St. Patrick was born in England in the late 4th century A.D. and captured by pirates as a child and brought to Ireland.
- On St. Patrick’s Day, Irish families attend church in the morning and follow with celebrations including eating a traditional meal of cabbage and Irish bacon.
- Legend has it that St. Patrick used the native shamrock as a symbol of the holy trinity when preaching and brought the Latin alphabet to Ireland.
If you love sweet and salty snacks, you will love these pretzel Hershey Kiss and M&M treats. I hope you enjoy these Chocolate Pretzel Three Leaf Clovers. If you have any Hershey’s Kisses yummy treats left, they store well in a mason jar. You may also want to check out some leprechaun traps to make with your kids. What’s your favorite St. Patty’s Day treat or activity?
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Liz @ Eat Move Make says
These m&m pretzel kisses are fantastic! I pinned them so I can make these easy treats again!
Cindy says
What a tasty treat and so cute! I am so excited to have this new recipe for pretzel treats because I love the salty sweet combo and this is a clever idea to make them festive for St. Patty’s day.
Emma says
These holiday pretzel treats are so festive. I think I will make them as a classroom treat for my child’s school. After all, everyone loves m&m candy!
Nisha Godlandit says
What great treats these m&m pretzel kisses are. The flavors are a perfect combination.
Amy says
My friends and I do a cookie exchange for every holiday so I am always looking for fun recipes. I think these hershey kiss pretzels will be perfect!
Ellen says
What a cute idea! I’m so glad to have found it because I just made these to send in a care package to my college student. They are fun and delicious.
Sabina Holt says
These Pretzel Hershey Kiss and M&M Three Leaf Clovers are the perfect festive treat for St. Patrick’s Day! They’re easy to make and deliciously sweet with a hint of saltiness. Enjoy the luck of the Irish!