PINK M&M Treats

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

This might be one of the last pink thing I make this month, but who knows… I think our coworkers and friends might be sick of seeing pink baked goods! Although I’m sure they don’t mind. I’m submitting these for my Power of Pink Challenge. I love making these M&M Treats because they’re so easy but SO FREAKING tasty. Especially if you love salty-and-sweet things. One of my personal favorite combinations is chocolate with anything salty – pretzels, potato chips, Fritos… I’ve used this last combo a couple times throughout the years, including the Frito candy I made last year and the Frito-candy inspired cupcakes I made for Cupcake Hero: Cocoa. And I love all things simple. It is fun to bust out some advanced baking skills, but sometimes the simplest things are the best. These little guys are a perfect illustration of that thought.

Easy M&M Treats (by ME!)
1 1-lb bag of mini-pretzels
2 big bag of M&Ms
2 packages of Almond Bark or 2 bags of Wilton candy melts (white)

Line 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper. Lie pretzels (flat side down) on the waxed paper. They can be very close to each other.

Melt almond bark/candy melts according to the directions on the package. Using a spoon, scoop some of the melted almond bark into the holes of the pretzels OR using a squeeze bottle, squeeze melted candy into holes of pretzels.

Before it starts to set, put 3 M&Ms into the holes. This is where it helps to have an extra set of hands. Usually I pour the melted almond bark while Hubby puts the M&Ms in.

When the sheet is full, put it in the freezer or outside to let the almond candy is set. I like to store mine in the freezer as well.

Candy and Fudge, Dessert, Family Favorites, Power of Pink

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10 Responses to “Easter Candy Bites”

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Jennyfer — March 17, 2008 at 2:34 am

Good job! Looks like we were on the same page for the most part. Great minds think alike. 🙂
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Nikki57 — March 17, 2008 at 2:52 am

Great job! They look great
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CB — March 17, 2008 at 4:17 am

cupcakes AND cadbury eggs? I have died and gone to heaven. Great job!
-Clara
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Elizabeth — March 17, 2008 at 3:03 pm

Great minds! That’s exactly what came to mind for me too! They look amazing! I might make them anyway (although that means I have to figure something else out for the contest!) They sound AMAZING!
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Butta Buns — March 17, 2008 at 5:00 pm

This is brilliant, who’d of thunk it!
They look amazing too, I’m making a dash for the nearest CVS to pick up a few eggs.
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Kristina — March 17, 2008 at 6:04 pm

These look amazing!
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Brooke — March 17, 2008 at 7:54 pm

Oh, you are my hero. I LOVE Cadbury eggs. This is a fantastic idea! Mmmmm…
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Jaime — March 18, 2008 at 1:14 am

mmmm cadbury eggs are my favorite!! funny how they harden when you bake them!
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LisaRene — May 1, 2008 at 5:40 pm

I find it very amusing that you had a “third try” 🙂

I too get determined and will proceed to make the same recipe over and over until I get it right. Sometimes I even dream about an imperfect recipe and can’t wait till morning to give it another try 🙂

Perseverance pays off!
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Christina — March 4, 2010 at 2:35 am

I can’t wait to try these! You are a goddess in my book!