#pretzelperfection

A delightful treat can be created by combining the sweet and salty flavors of cake pops and pretzels, and finishing it off with colorful candy decorations shaped like thermometers!

Ingredients: 2 cups cake crumbs from your favorite cake. 1/2 cup frosting. 1 cup pretzels, crushed. 1 cup white chocolate, melted. Cake pop sticks. Thermometer-shaped candy decorations.

Instructions: Combine frosting and cake crumbs in a big bowl and stir to mix thoroughly. Stir the mixture until the crushed pretzels are evenly distributed. Form the batter into tiny spheres and insert the cake pop sticks. To firm up, place the cake pops in the freezer for fifteen minutes. Make sure to completely coat each cake pop by dipping it into the melted white chocolate. Tap off any excess chocolate gently, then transfer to a tray lined with parchment. Decorate each cake pop with candy thermometers before the chocolate hardens. In the refrigerator, let the cake pops set completely for about half an hour. Your delicious thermometer pretzel cake pops are ready to be served. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Philly-Style Soft Pretzels are a classic snack with a chewy crust and soft interior. They are perfect for dipping in mustard or enjoying on their own.

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour. 1 package 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast. 1 1/2 cups warm water 110F/45C. 1 tsp salt. 1 tbsp granulated sugar. 2/3 cup baking soda. Coarse sea salt for sprinkling.

Instructions: In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Preheat your oven to 450F 230C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. While the water is boiling, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape it into a pretzel. Boil each pretzel in the baking soda water solution for 30 seconds, then place it on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle each pretzel with coarse sea salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the pretzels are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 90 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes