Instructions:

Begin by splitting your white chocolate melts into two microwave-safe bowls.

placing a third or 1 ounce of the white melts in one bowl and the rest in the other. Heat up the chocolate in both bowls for 30 seconds and then stir. If the chocolate has not completely melted, place them back in the microwave, warming them in 15-second intervals while stirring until the chocolate achieves a liquid consistency.

Add 3 drops of orange Candy Color into the smaller bowl of melted chocolate and mix thoroughly. If you have orange chocolate melts, you can skip this step.

Transfer the melted chocolates into separate piping bags, tying the ends securely.

Melt your black candy melts using the same method as above.

Place pretzel sticks on a sheet of parchment paper and either pipe or dip them in the black chocolate.

With the orange chocolate, create small tear drops on another sheet of parchment paper. These will serve as the flames. Let both the pretzel sticks and flames sit for 10 minutes to dry.

Once solid, put 1-2 drops of orange chocolate on the tip of the pretzel and attach the orange flame. Let it dry for an additional 5 minutes.

While the items are drying, divide your buttercream frosting into three separate bowls. Color one bowl of frosting green, another red, and leave the third bowl white.

Assemble the Green & Red Candles:

Place one cupcake in the jar, gently pressing it down to touch the bottom.

Add a layer of buttercream in the jar on top of the cupcake, either using a piping bag or spoon.

Position another cupcake on top of the buttercream and add more buttercream on top of the second cupcake. Smooth the top using a spoon or spatula.

Insert the pretzel candle wick in the middle of the jar.

Warm the white chocolate in the piping bag for 15 seconds to make it liquid again. Cut a small hole at the tip of the bag.

Pipe the chocolate around the top of the jar, allowing it to drip down the sides. Apply some chocolate on the buttercream frosting to create a melted candle effect.

Repeat the same assembly steps for the small white candle.

If you plan to add sprinkles or decorations, do so while the chocolate is still wet.

Once the chocolate has solidified, display the candles or indulge in this delicious creation!