We had a vision for a Smurfs pretzel candy recipe that didn’t go exactly as planned.
I would say it’s a perfect example of a magical mess.
What started out looking a bit horrifying, we turned into a pretty cute candy Smurf head.
Shelley and I are on a mission to create Smurfs-inspired recipes.
A cute pretzel candy recipe is a simple addition, right?
Well, not so much for us.
The first attempt at dipping pretzels into candy melts resulted in something a little frightening.
It looked a little more like the mask from Scream than a cute Smurf head.
The next attempt matched our vision a little better.
However, the dark blue candy melts get tiny white spots after baking.
The candy melts were brand new, so just keep this in mind that it might happen to you, as well.
It wasn’t a deal breaker for us, though.
Our Smurfs have freckles, and it’s kind of cute. 😉
A little nurse attention from Smurfette and they are all better.
About The New Smurfs Movie
In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history!
Smurfs The Lost Village is rated PG and opens April 7, 2017.
Be sure to follow on Twitter and Facebook for exciting updates.
Smurfs Pretzel Candy Recipe
Ingredients
- 48 Mini pretzels
- 12 Bright white candy melts
- 24 Dark blue candy melts
- Edible eyes we used tiny white candy pearls
- Yellow glitter icing optional for Smurfette
Instructions
- Please see complete instructions in the blog post.
Video
Nutrition
Directions:
- Arrange 24 mini pretzels on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Take 24 mini pretzels and cut ⅓ off to make the hat.
- Arrange “hats” on the whole pretzels so that they touch.
- Cut 12 bright white candy melts in half.
- Place 1 dark blue candy melt on each intact pretzel for the face.
- Place ½ of a bright white candy melt on each cut pretzel hat, making sure to overlap the blue a little bit. (You need the candy melts to slightly overlap so that the pretzels stay together.)
- Bake in oven for 5 minutes at 350 degrees or until candy begins to melt (this goes quickly so keep an eye on it).
- Slide parchment paper off the hot cookie sheet and while the candy melts are still hot, gently press white sprinkles into blue area for eyes and with a toothpick, or butter knife, smear the white candy onto the blue to make sure they harden together–also makes it look more like a Smurf hat.
- Let cool.
More Smurf-inspired Recipes:
- Vanilla Smurfette blue drink recipe
- Smurfberry bark candy recipe
Who’s excited about the Smurfs new movie?
Will you make this pretzel candy recipe to celebrate?
Nancy says
I think your pretzel candies came out cute!
vickie couturier says
I took my grandson to see tihs movie for his birthday and he had a blast all of the grands love the smurfs
Audrey Stewart says
These are so cute. Now I have a new indoor activity for the kids. No one is going outside in this weather.
Mary Mcmenamy says
Oh so cute we adore smurfs enter me please
Mary. Benack says
These are so cute love em
Mary. Benack says
They r so cute love em
Kristy Balser says
They look so cute and it looks delicious ?I think that I would like to make them with my family
September Ingle says
Cute. Would love to win.
September Ingle says
Please let me win this smurf movie pack.
Kristi says
I will attempt to make these for my son’s school but probably won’t be as cute as yours!
Roy Aumiller says
Smurfs are cool through the ages!
Stephanie Grant says
These little guys are absolutely too cute! I love Smurfs so I’m going to be making these soon for movie night.
Misty rummell says
This would be so awesome to win I’m a huge smurf fan and collector thanks for the chance
Sara M says
I grew up watching the Smurfs when I was a little kid in the 80’s, now my kids love watching them too. making these treats would be a great family movie night activity that they’d all love to do!
Candace Galan says
My sons will be so excited to hear there’s a new Smurfs movie coming and these snacks would be so fun to make!
Sandy Weinstein says
i have never been much of a smurf person, but these cookies are just too cute!. what a great thing for a kids party. the pretzels at least make them somewhat healthy.
Patty Hancock says
Your post gave me a good chuckle. I know how you feel with the chocolate melts. I have had some real fiascos myself. lol The smurfs came out super cute.
Tami F says
The pretzels are absolutely adorable. I’m going to make some for my Granddaughter!
Barbara Riffe says
It amazes me that I watched Smurfs as a kids and more my kids watch the same cartoons. Not like sit coms, Cartoons never go out of style.
livivua chandler says
I am ready to see the smurfs movie.
Gina Ferrell says
Those Smurfs Pretzel Candy are the cutest. These will be perfect for watching the Smurfs movie when it’s available on Blu-ray.
Patti DelValle says
I grew up with Smurfs everywhere and of course I got caught up in Smurfmamia but never saw Smurf candy or edibles.
These are great and will make for our We Refuse to Grow Up party this summer!
Jennifer says
That sounds like the best party of all parties ever!
Dana MATTHEWS says
How fun! Smurfs have been a part of my life for many, many years. So glad that my girls enjoy them!
Amanda Alvarado says
My daughter is already asking to see this movie! We love all of the Smurf movies!
Kathy Lane says
We all love the Smurfs in my home. These pretzel Candies are so cute and would be great to let the kids to help make.
Donna says
These are adorable. My little grandson loves the Smurfs and I remember my children loving them when they were small.
Jan Lee says
I have always loved the Smurfs even from when I was a child. They are still very cool, lol 🙂
Lisa Kubin says
I love the Smurfs, wish I had a little one to do this fun project with.
Cheryl H says
Had no idea there was a new SMURF movie. I have candy melts, guess I found something to use them for.
rochelle haynes says
I love these little fellows i grew up watching them
Kayla Klontz says
I love the Smurfs and so do my kids, those treats are a fun idea and they look just like Smurfs, thanks for the recipe, I will be doing this with my kids, it’s a fun way to spend time with my kids!
Laura says
The Smurfs are always fun! I remember watching them growing up! 🙂
Lisa Coomer Queen says
I love these Smurf pretzels! My granddaughter and I will enjoy making them. Thanks!
Shelley P says
The Smurfs pretzel candy recipe is adorable!! I loved the Smurfs growing up and now my kids love them too 🙂 We can’t wait to see the new movie!
Tandi Cortez says
The Smurf Pretzels look cute and yummy! 🙂
Maryann D. says
My family would really like this Smurfs swag prize pack. We are big Smurf fans!
Edye says
This movie looks so cute! Thanks for the giveaway.
Marty says
Awesome, finally some Smurf women besides Smurfette! It’s about time.
Renee Rousseau says
We love Smurf Swag at this house! What an awesome gift if combined with books, movies and smurf card!
Laurie Emerson says
These pretzels are just adorable. I am thinking of making them for my son’s 6th birthday in July.
Jennifer says
Fun!!! Let us know how they turn out and if yours get little spots like ours did.
Jae Park says
The smurfs were a huge part of my childhood, and I love seeing those little blue guys around again!
Jennifer H. says
I have always liked the Smurfs. I remember watching them when we were kids!
laurie murley says
I love those candies so cute, I would love to try and make them., cant wait to see this movie
rochelle haynes says
Grew up watching them love all of them
Leah Shumack says
That’s such a cute and easy way to make Smurf heads!! We’ll have to do it with the kids on Easter break!
AEKZ2 says
Your Smurf pretzels look so yummy!
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Dawn McAlexander says
I think these look so cute! I have not seen any of the new Smurfs movies, but I can remember watching them when I was a kid. I would love these pretzels for sure, though!
denise low says
The are really cute. My grandkids would lo for me to make these cookies.