Pretzel Shamrocks
St Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration, and what better way to join in the fun than with a festive and easy to make treat? These Pretzel Shamrocks are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, making them a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you are hosting a party, packing a fun lunchbox snack, or just looking for a simple way to add a little Irish spirit to your day, these treats are sure to delight!
Before we jump into the recipe, let’s take a quick look at the origins of St. Patrick’s Day. Celebrated annually on 17th March, St. Patrick’s Day honours Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, Patrick was kidnapped by Irish raiders and brought to Ireland as a slave. After escaping and later returning as a missionary, he played a significant role in converting the Irish to Christianity. The shamrock, a three-leafed clover, is often associated with St. Patrick, as he is said to have used it to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity.
While St. Patrick’s Day began as a religious holiday, it has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture. Parades, green attire and festive foods mark the occasion in places like Ireland, the United States, Canada, Australia, and beyond.
These pretzel shamrocks are a fun and easy food to make to celebrate the day. They are great to make with kids because they do not require cooking and they will find it fun to make the green chocolate. You can make these pretzel shamrocks dairy free and vegan by using a dairy free white chocolate. For this recipe I used an Oat Blonde chocolate but any dairy free white chocolate that melts well will work. Make sure to check the ingredients in the pretzels and food colouring as well if you are making them for someone with dietary requirements.
Pretzel Shamrocks
Difficulty: Easy8
servings30
minutesIngredients
200g White Chocolate
Green Gel Food Colouring
Pack of Pretzels
Kebab Sticks
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Put the white chocolate in a bowl and melt over a pan of hot water on the hob.
- Add a small amount of the green gel food colouring. Adding a little at a time until you get your desired colour.
- Using a teaspoon make a small circle of the melted white chocolate on the baking paper. Lay one end of the kebab stick into the white chocolate. Repeat so that you have 8.
- Dip your pretzels into the green chocolate to cover it and then arrange three pretzels around each kebab stick.
- Add a small blob of the green chocolate in the middle where the three pretzels join to help stick them together.
- Put in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
