June Bugs
Bring a touch of whimsy to your snack table with these delightful "June Bugs," a kid-friendly, no-bake treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Featuring the perfect blend of salty and sweet, these charming bug-shaped bites are crafted from mini pretzel twists dipped in velvety milk chocolate, adorned with candy-coated chocolate "wings," and finished with edible candy eyes for a playful finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for quick snacks, themed parties, or entertaining little ones in the kitchen. With their eye-catching design and irresistible flavor, June Bugs are guaranteed to create buzz at your next gathering!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces Mini pretzel twists
- 1.5 cups Milk chocolate chips
- 48 pieces Candy-coated chocolate pieces (e.g., M&M's)
- 48 pieces Edible candy eyes
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
- 1 sheet Parchment paper
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare your workspace.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave the mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring thoroughly in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Dip one side of each mini pretzel twist into the melted chocolate, coating about halfway. Shake gently to remove excess chocolate.
Place each chocolate-dipped pretzel onto the prepared parchment paper with the dipped side facing up.
Immediately press two candy-coated chocolate pieces onto the dipped portion of each pretzel to create 'wings'. Make sure they are securely pressed into the chocolate.
Place two edible candy eyes near the top of the chocolate-dipped section to form the 'face' of the June Bug.
Repeat the process for all the pretzels, working quickly before the chocolate sets.
Allow the chocolate to solidify completely; you can speed up the process by placing the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
Once the chocolate is firm, carefully peel the June Bugs off the parchment paper and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.5 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.4 g | 347% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1018 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 327.3 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 261.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 546 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1160 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
