How to Make No-Bake Christmas Pretzel Wreaths for a Super Festive Treat

Brrr, it’s December. We’re officially listening to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas” on loop, stuffing our stockings and, of course, perfecting timeless holiday recipes. In other words, holiday gatherings with loved ones will be here in no time.

No need to wait around for last-minute holiday food ideas. If you’re looking for a simple yet festive recipe to bring to a party or holiday potluck, look no further. We’ve come across a TikTok creation that is truly genius: Christmas pretzel wreaths.

This recipe is a guaranteed holiday hit!

@alisha_larson Christmas Pretzel Wreaths 🥨🎄This no bake dessert is the perfect mix of sweet & salty & SO EASY! Ingredients: 🎄Pretzels 🎄Green Candy Melts 🎄Holiday Sprinkles Instructions: 1. Melt green candy melts in microwave for 30 seconds at a time until completely melted. 2. Dip half of the pretzel in the green candy melts and form a circle on top of parchment paper or tin foil. Make a second layer on top. 3. Decorate with holiday sprinkles & allow candy melts to harden. ENJOY! 😋 #easyrecipes #nobakedessert #christmas #christmasdessert #sweetandsalty #pretzelwreaths #holidayparty #holidayfood ♬ Sleigh Bells (PhatCap! Trap Remix) – Ronettes

Pretzel Christmas Wreath Recipe

Prepare for a dessert that’s salty and sweet in every bite. This TikTok recipe from Alisha Larson currently has about 450,000 likes. And it’s no wonder—look how cute and merry the pretzel wreaths are!

Ingredients

• Mini pretzel twists
• Green candy melts
• Holiday sprinkles

Directions

Step 1: Melt green candy melts in the microwave

In the microwave, melt green candy melts in 30 second increments. Stir until the melts are a smooth consistency.

Step 2: Dip pretzels in candy melts and layer

Next, dip half of each pretzel in the green candy melts. From there, arrange the pretzels in a circle on foil or parchment paper in a circle. Add a second layer on top of the first to shape the pretzels like a wreath.

Step 3: Add sprinkles

Last but not least, decorate each pretzel wreath with holiday sprinkles of your choosing. That’s it! Let dry until the pretzels are set and your treat is holiday-ready.

Pretzel Wreath Variations

Christmas pretzel wreaths can be customized to suit your taste and creativity. Here’s how to go all out:

Use different pretzel sizes

You can use mini pretzels, regular pretzel twists or even pretzel rods for a shareable chocolate-dipped pretzel wreath.

Add a bow with pull-apart licorice

This is an upgrade that Buddy the Elf would love. It adds double the holiday pizazz!

Pull apart Pull ‘N’ Peel Twizzlers to create thin strands. Then, tie each individual strand into the shape of a bow and use a dab of melted chocolate to attach the bow to the wreath.

Decorate with M&M’s as ornaments

If you have a sweet tooth, get ready to love this dessert even more. You can add M&M’s (preferably holiday M&M’s) or gum drops to look like ornaments. This version of the dessert is bound to unwrap all kinds of compliments!