Smiley Face Pretzels Recipes

SMILEY FACE PRETZELS

Steps:

• Pour candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl.
• Heat on high power for 30 seconds, then stir.
• Heat for another 30 seconds, then stir.
• Then heat for 20 seconds, then let the candy coating sit in the microwave for 2 minutes, then stir.
• If all the wafers have not melted, heat for 10-second increments, stirring after each until melted.
• If using white candy melts, stir in some yellow candy coloring.
• Set a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
• Arrange the pretzel rounds on the baking sheet.
• Pour a few tablespoons of the yellow candy coating into a zip-top bag, and snip off one tip making a small hole.
• Pipe the yellow candy coating into a few of the pretzels, then immediately, place two mini chocolate chips in the wet coating to create the smiley face's eyes.
• Continue filling pretzels and adding chocolate chips.
• Pop the tray in the freezer for about 3 minutes until the candy coating hardens.
• After you remove the pan from the freezer, allow the pretzels to come to room temperature for about 10 minutes, then use a black food coloring marker to draw on smiles.

MINI PRETZEL BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add the water to a large pot and bring to boil.
• Cut each biscuits into 4 pieces and roll into balls.
• Add the baking soda to the boiling water, then add the biscuit balls and cook for 30-60 seconds, until they begin to float. Remove from the water and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Grease the basket with nonstick spray.
• Brush the biscuit balls with melted butter, then sprinkle with a bit of coarse salt.
• Working in batches if needed, add the biscuit balls to the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 4-6 minutes, until deep brown in color.
• Serve the pretzel bites with hot nacho cheese dip.
• Enjoy!

SOFT PRETZELS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix milk, browned melted butter, and dark brown sugar until combined. Add yeast, and let rest for 5 minutes until yeast starts to foam.
• Mix in the flour ⅛ at a time. When mixing in the final portion, add salt.
• Remove the dough and use oil to cover the bowl.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Cut dough into 32 pieces and roll them out into thin ropes, twisting the two ends to form a pretzel shape.
• Add baking soda to a large pot of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side.
• Beat the egg.
• Transfer pretzels to a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with pretzel salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
• Serve warm.

HOMEMADE SOFT PRETZELS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix water, salt, and sugar until combined. Add yeast, and let rest 5 minutes until yeast starts to foam.
• Add flour and 2 tablespoons of oil, and mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
• Remove the dough and use the remaining oil to cover the bowl.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Cut dough into 8 pieces and roll them out into thin ropes, twisting the two ends to form a pretzel shape.
• Add baking soda to a large pot of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side.
• Transfer pretzels to a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
• Enjoy!

HONEY MUSTARD PRETZEL CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together Happy Belly Honey Mustard, Greek yogurt, Happy Belly Large Eggs, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth. Add the chicken tenders and toss to coat completely in the honey mustard mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or overnight.
• In a separate medium bowl, stir together the garlic powder, Happy Belly Onion Powder, cayenne, Happy Belly Celery Salt, remaining 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and the Happy Belly Paprika.
• Add the pretzel twists to a food processor and pulse into coarse crumbs. Transfer about half of the pretzel crumbs to the bowl with the spice mixture. Pulse the remaining pretzel crumbs until finely ground, then add to the bowl with the spice mixture and stir to combine.
• Heat 2 inches of Happy Belly Vegetable Oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium heat until the temperature reaches 365-375°F (185-190°C). Line a plate with paper towels.
• Toss the honey mustard chicken tenders, a few at a time, in the pretzel crumbs until fully coated.
• Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, fry the chicken tenders in the hot oil for 8-10 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown all over. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Assemble the lunchboxes: Pack the honey mustard pretzel chicken tenders with a side of Happy Belly Honey Mustard for dipping, a few Amazon Fresh Brand Carrots and Celery Sticks, and Amazon Fresh Brand Aplenty Sea Salt Pita Chips.
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PRETZEL PINWHEELS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300˚F (150˚C).
• Combine cereal and crushed pretzels in a large bowl.
• In another large bowl, melt marshmallows and butter in the microwave for 1 minute & 30 seconds, stirring half way. (Time may vary depending on your microwave, so, keep an eye on it!)
• Combine cereal, pretzels and melted marshmallows. Mix well.
• Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray generously with non-stick cooking spray. (You might want to spray your hands too!)
• Remove marshmallow mixture from the bowl and place onto the baking sheet. Spray another piece of parchment paper with non-stick spray and lay the sprayed side on top of the marshmallow mixture.
• Roll out with a rolling pin into a thin layer.
• Remove the top layer of parchment paper and evenly spread caramel over the marshmallow mixture. Pour chocolate chips over the caramel.
• Bake for 2 minutes, or until chocolate chips spread easily across the caramel.
• Carefully & tightly roll it up longways, peeling back the parchment paper as you go. Cover in plastic wrap & chill for 2-3 hours, or until it has firmed up nicely.
• Remove plastic wrap and parchment paper, and cut in 1-inch (2 cm) slices.
• Enjoy!

MINI SOFT PRETZELS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Divide the pizza dough into 8 equal pieces. Using your hands, roll a piece into a rope about ¼ inch thick and 15 inches long. Arrange the rope in a U-shape, then twist the ends together once and bring the twisted ends up to rest over the top curve of the rope to make a pretzel shape. Repeat with the rest of the dough pieces.
• Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. When water is boiling, stir in the baking soda. Working a few at a time, gently lower the pretzels into the water for 45 seconds, flipping halfway through. Carefully transfer the pretzels to paper towels and blot-dry. Place the dried pretzels on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and remaining tablespoon of water. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg wash over the pretzels, then sprinkle with coarse salt.
• Bake the pretzels for 15-20 minutes. or until deep golden brown and cooked through.
• Serve the pretzels with Heluva Good!® Bacon Horseradish Dip.
• Enjoy!