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Easy Pretzel Lady Bugs

4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

  • 24 Mini Pretzels
  • 1 cup of Red Candy Melting Chips
  • 24 Brown M&Ms
  • 48 Candy Eyes or Mini White chocolate Chips
  • 96 Black candy Pearls - 1 shaker

Instructions
 

  • Lay the mini pretzels out on a wax paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Heat the red candy chips by microwaving for 30 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer the melted chocolate to the corner of a zippered bag and clip a tiny piece off of the corner to pipe.
  • Pipe the candy over the inside of the pretzel to fill it completely. Smooth with finger if necessary.
  • Place an M&M for the head on the rounded end of the pretzel.
  • Place 4 pearls for spots.
  • Use a small dot of melted chocolate as "glue" to attach eyes to head.
  • Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow candy to set.