Valentine's Day Treats

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With school finally out of the way we settled down to do a fun Valentine's craft.  I figured our craft this year was also a nice tie in to our Candy Makers book since we made chocolate dipped pretzels with sprinkles on them.  It was a fun, tasty, and easy craft.




 We bought red candy melts from the craft store and used the microwave to melt them in small batches.  I ended up using three different bowls to melt them so the boys could each have their own bowl and not fight over one.

They dipped pretzels in the melted chocolate and set them on wax paper.  They sprinkled toppings on to their hearts content.  It was quick, fun, yummy, and easy and a great way to end our school day.




Don't they look yummy?

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  1. CharleneJanuary 10, 2017 at 2:08 PM

    We love chocolate covered pretzels at my house. I hope you link up with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party. Check us out http://ow.ly/lHxZ307NmBp

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  2. Gail @Purple Hues and MeJanuary 14, 2017 at 2:31 PM

    These do look yummy and I'm going to try them out for a candy buffet I'm fixing for my niece's sweet sixteen party.

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    1. Mother of 3January 14, 2017 at 5:34 PM

      That's a great idea! With all the colors of chocolate melts and sprinkles there are so many varieties you can make too.

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  3. Sherry NappaFebruary 5, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    I love chocolate pretzels. These look extra special. Thanks for joining us for the Valentine's Day Blog Hop.

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  4. Teresa BJanuary 11, 2018 at 5:22 AM

    I love this. Chocolate covered pretzels are good anythime, but these look perfect for Valentine’s . Thank you for sharing at The Really CraftyLink Party. Pinned!

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    1. Mother of 3January 11, 2018 at 6:37 AM

      Thanks so much for the pin! I'm glad you liked them.

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  5. Sum of their StoriesJanuary 29, 2019 at 7:11 PM

    These look extra special, what a fun thing to make together.

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    1. Mother of 3January 30, 2019 at 5:51 AM

      I just love quick and easy "recipes" that make the boys smile.

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