Pioneer Woman Candy Coatings 101

Pioneer Woman candy coatings 101 teaches you to turn birthday cake wafers, pink candy wafers and butter pretzels into a crunchy, sweet dipped snack in 10 minutes. Try this easy no-bake pretzel treat for birthday parties or baby showers, since it's kid-friendly and ready fast.

Melt the wafers low and slow, at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each one. Crank the heat up and the coating turns thick and clumpy instead of smooth enough to dip.

Drizzling a second color of melted wafers over the dipped pretzels gives them a bakery look without tempering any chocolate. Sprinkling the nonpareils while the pink coating is still wet also makes them stick, so nothing falls off once it sets.

Pioneer Woman Candy Coatings 101

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Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

480

kcal

Butter pretzels get a smooth birthday cake coating, then a pink drizzle that sets into a candy shell. The sprinkles lock in while the drizzle is wet, so every bite is crunchy, sweet and salty.

Ingredients

• 1 package (12 Oz. Size) Birthday Cake Flavored Candy Wafers
  

• 1 package (12 Oz. Size) Butter Pretzels
  

• 1 package (12 Oz. Size) Pink Candy Wafers
  

• Nonpareils, For Decoration
  

Directions

• Melt birthday cake wafers: Add the 12 oz. package of birthday cake flavored candy wafers to a microwave-safe bowl. Melt them on 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each one until smooth.
• Dip the pretzels: Dip each butter pretzel from the 12 oz. package into the melted wafers until it's coated. Then set them on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet so they can set up.
• Melt the pink wafers: Melt the 12 oz. package of pink candy wafers the same way, at 50% power in 30-second intervals. Stir after each interval so the coating stays smooth.
• Pipe the drizzle: Pour the melted pink coating into a piping bag, then snip off the end. Drizzle it back and forth over the pretzels.
• Add the nonpareils: Sprinkle the nonpareils over the pretzels while the pink coating is still wet. Once it dries they won't stick, so work one batch at a time.
• Let them set: Let the coating set completely on the waxed paper. Then lift the pretzels off and they're ready to serve.

Tools for this recipe

• Pyrex 3-piece glass mixing bowl set, Nordic Ware half sheet pan, OXO silicone spatula set. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use almond bark instead of candy wafers?

Yes, almond bark melts and sets the same way, so you can swap it in. It's usually sold in bricks or squares rather than discs, and despite the name it doesn't contain almonds.

How do I thin melted candy wafers that are too thick?

Stir in a little Crisco or Paramount Crystals, a bit at a time, until the coating flows the way you want. The crystals let the coating set up hard, while Crisco leaves it a little softer, so either works.

How should I store the coated pretzels?

Keep them in an airtight container at cool room temperature once the coating has fully set. Avoid warm spots, since the coating can soften and the pretzels can lose their crunch.

Can I make these ahead for a party?

They're quick enough to make the day before, since the coating sets fast and holds its shape. Just wait until it's completely firm before you pack them up.

What's the most common mistake with candy wafers?

Melting them too fast on high power is the big one, because the coating turns thick and clumpy. Stick to 50% power in short bursts and stir every time. If a clump or two is left near the end, switch to 15 or 20 second intervals.