{"id":125,"date":"2023-11-06T22:23:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T22:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/?p=125"},"modified":"2023-11-06T22:23:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T22:23:22","slug":"mers-candied-pretzels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/special-occasion\/mers-candied-pretzels\/","title":{"rendered":"Mer\u2019s Candied Pretzels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 bags pretzel sticks<br>1 bag white Wilton candy melts<br>1 bag red Wilton candy melts<br>1 shaker of sprinkles<br>1 sheet parchment<br>1 sandwich baggy<br>12 gift bags and 1 yd. ribbon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melt white chips in a pyrex, 2 cup, measuring cup, according to directions (do not get it wet or it will ruin and do not overcook). Break all pretzels in half. Dip the broken end halfway up into the white, melted candy. Lay on parchment. Do this for all the pretzels. Sprinkle the sprinkles on liberally, while the candy coating is still not set (still melty).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melt red chips according to directions in a sandwich-sized, zip lock bag. After melted (again do not get it wet or overcook), snip a very small piece from one corner of the bottom. Drizzle the red over the pretzels in strings. (You can use different colors for different occasions. These are for Valentine\u2019s day).<br><br>Let set\/ harden. Place six of the half-pretzels in each bag and tie with about 4 inches of ribbon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makes 12 bags. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From my friend Meredith, who has great, low cost ideas for meals and treats!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Groceries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pretzel sticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>white Wilton candy melts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>red Wilton candy melts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sprinkles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>parchment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>zip lock bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gift bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ribbon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2 bags pretzel sticks1 bag white Wilton candy melts1 bag red Wilton candy melts1 shaker of sprinkles1 sheet parchment1 sandwich baggy12 gift bags and 1 yd. ribbon Melt white chips in a pyrex, 2 cup, measuring cup, according to directions (do not get it wet or it will ruin and do not overcook). Break all [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[11,39,49,4],"tags":[41,13,51,46],"class_list":["post-125","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-all-recipes","category-dessert","category-snacks","category-special-occasion","tag-dessert","tag-large-group","tag-snacks","tag-special-occasions","entry"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Holly","author_link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/author\/admin\/"},"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":618,"url":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/special-occasion\/frozen-margarita-pie-or-the-baptist-version-of-the-title-might-be-frozen-key-lime-pie-0\/","url_meta":{"origin":125,"position":0},"title":"Frozen Margarita Pie: or the Baptist version of the title might be Frozen Key Lime Pie :0)","author":"Holly","date":"September 12, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Ingredients: Crust:1\/2 c. plus 2 T. butter5 oz (1 1\/4 c.) salted pretzels crushed finely1\/2 c. sugar Filling:1 can Eagle brand (sweetened condensed milk)2\/3 c. key lime juice1 drop green food coloring2 1\/2 c. cool whip Cooking Instructions Serves 6 - 8 Crust: Grease 9\u2033 pie plate. Melt butter and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;All Recipes&quot;","block_context":{"text":"All Recipes","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/category\/all-recipes\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":598,"url":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/special-occasion\/shrimp-scampi\/","url_meta":{"origin":125,"position":1},"title":"Shrimp Scampi","author":"Holly","date":"September 12, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Ingredients: 3 T. butter2 T. minced garlic1 1\/2 pounds peeled, de-veined shrimp1\/4 c. dry white wine1\/2 c. tomato sauce1 1\/4 c. heavy cream1\/2 t. basil1\/2 t. oregano1\/8 t. thyme1 1\/8 t. Italian hot pepper flakes (for children or spicy-sensitive folks, you may want to cut this in half)2 egg yolkssalt\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;All Recipes&quot;","block_context":{"text":"All Recipes","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/category\/all-recipes\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":298,"url":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/all-recipes\/scotch-a-roos\/","url_meta":{"origin":125,"position":2},"title":"Scotch-a-Roos","author":"Holly","date":"November 29, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"1 c. sugar1 c. peanut butter1 c. light corn syrup1 T. butter6 c. crispy rice cereal12 oz. chocolate chips12 oz. butterscotch chips Frosting: In a pyrex glass container, melt chips in microwave for 1 minute. Stir and melt for 30 seconds more. In a large sauce pan, blend sugar, peanut\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;All Recipes&quot;","block_context":{"text":"All Recipes","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/category\/all-recipes\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":345,"url":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/all-recipes\/double-chocolate-gooey-butter-cakes\/","url_meta":{"origin":125,"position":3},"title":"Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cakes","author":"Holly","date":"December 6, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"8 T. \u2013 1 stick butter, melted, plus 8 more tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus additional butter, for greasing pan1 (18.25-oz.) pkg. chocolate cake mix1 egg, plus 2 eggs1 \u2013 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened3 to 4 T. cocoa powder1 \u2013 16 oz. box powdered sugar1 t. vanilla\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;All Recipes&quot;","block_context":{"text":"All Recipes","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/category\/all-recipes\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":601,"url":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/special-occasion\/chocolate-mousse\/","url_meta":{"origin":125,"position":4},"title":"Chocolate Mousse","author":"Holly","date":"September 12, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Ingredients: 4 1\/2 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate1\/3 c. water3\/4 c. sugar4 egg yolks2 t. brandy flavoring (or 2 1\/2 T. brandy)3 c. heavy whipping cream1 egg white Cooking Instructions Serves 8 Melt chocolate over hot water in the top of a double boiler. Place water and sugar in\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;All Recipes&quot;","block_context":{"text":"All Recipes","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/category\/all-recipes\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":516,"url":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/special-occasion\/popcorn-balls\/","url_meta":{"origin":125,"position":5},"title":"Popcorn Balls","author":"Holly","date":"January 24, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"1 T. butter1 c. sugar1 c. molasses1\/2 t. salt4 quarts of popped corn1 t. mapleine flavoring Melt butter in sauce pan, add sugar, molasses and salt. Cook stirring frequently to hard ball stage (260 degrees F). Pour over corn and stir thoroughly. Butter hands and immediately shape into golf-ball sized\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;All Recipes&quot;","block_context":{"text":"All Recipes","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/category\/all-recipes\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=125"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":126,"href":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125\/revisions\/126"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}