• Work Quickly: When adding the heart sprinkles, make sure to place them on the pretzels before the candy melts harden, so they stick well.
• Customize the Colors: If you’re making these pretzels for other holidays, feel free to swap the green candy melts for another color, like red or white, and use different sprinkles to match the theme.
• Speed Up Cooling: Placing the pretzels in the refrigerator for 10 minutes will help the candy harden faster, saving you time.
• Use Other Pretzel Shapes: This recipe can also work with mini pretzel rods or pretzel sticks, so feel free to use what you have on hand.
• Double the Recipe: Need to make more? This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you’re preparing for a larger crowd or holiday gift bags.

Helpful tips for working with candy melts:

• Melt Slowly and Gently: Candy melts can burn easily, so it’s important to melt them in short intervals in the microwave and stir in between. Make sure you melt them at 50% power or defrost setting and let them stand in the microwave 30 to 60 secs after it's done. You can also use a double boiler to melt them gently on the stovetop. If you aren't sure, do a small test batch first.
• Thin the Candy Melts: If the melted candy is too thick, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil or coconut oil at a time to thin it out. This helps achieve a smoother consistency for dipping and coating.
• Dip or Drizzle Quickly: Once melted, candy melts can start to harden again as they cool. Work quickly with your dipped items or drizzle designs. Keep the melts warm by placing the bowl over a hot towel or in a larger bowl of warm water to extend the working time.