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These chocolate-dipped Halloween pretzels are made with candy coating, candy eyes and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for an easy Halloween party snack or a spooky treat the whole family will love. Whip up this easy Halloween recipe faster than you can say Boo!
If you’re searching for a super quick and easy Halloween treat for Halloween parties or just for fun, I’ve got an easy treat that you can whip up in no time at all.
And if you love a snack that’s both salty and sweet, these Easy Candy Coated Halloween Pretzels may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
The kids and I have been making Halloween pretzel treats for years. Little kids, big kids and parents love these monster pretzels! I like to serve them to my kids and their friends for a fun snack before they all head out to haunt the neighborhood!
Why you’ll love this easy recipe!
- Easy to make and kids can help!
- It’s like having a crunchy, salty snack and a sweet dessert at the same time. The perfect combination!
- Perfect for movie night or game night. You can also wrap them in cellophane bags for a fun treat for the neighbors.
Ingredients for Halloween Pretzels
Here’s a quick overview. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.
- Mini pretzel twists
- Candy melts — Use a mix of Halloween colors like orange candy melts, green candy melts, purple candy melts and white candy melts or white chocolate.
- Candy eyes — edible candy eyeballs
Optional — Halloween sprinkles
Tools — You’ll also need microwaveable bowls for melting the coating, forks for dipping
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Halloween Pretzels
First, place the candy melts into separate microwave safe bowls, according to color. Heat in the microwave according to package directions.
Then, use a fork to dip the pretzels into the melted candy. Next, place the dipped pretzels on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet or plate. A drying rack works too.
After you have a tray of dipped pretzels, go back and use a fork to drizzle contrasting colors over the pretzels.
Then, gently press a candy eye on top of the pretzel. You can add an eye to all pretzels or some of the pretzels. Add Halloween sprinkles or black sprinkles if you like.
Tips for Making the Pretzels
Make sure to melt the coating in the microwave in increments, not all at once.
I usually move these adorable Halloween pretzels to the refrigerator until they’re completely dry, to speed up the drying process.
Variations
You can get creative with these festive Halloween treats as they are super easy to customize.
Make Halloween pretzel rods by using pretzel rods instead of twists and dip the top half of the rod in candy coating. Follow with colorful sprinkles.
Make Halloween pumpkin pretzels by adding green coating or green Halloween candy to the top of orange pretzel twists.
You can make pretzel mummies by drizzling white coating on a white pretzel and adding 2 candy eyes.
You can serve the pretzels on their own, or you can use them to make a fun monster snack mix. Just add some Halloween candies, candy corn and maybe even a few plain pretzels if you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add the candy eyes before the candy coating or chocolate hardens completely. For best results, don’t add the eyes while the coating is super wet. Let it firm up a little, but don’t let it harden.
Store candy coated pretzels in an airtight container. They can be stored on the counter at room temperature. If your house is very warm, you can store them in the refrigerator, and they keep fresh for 2 weeks.
More Easy Halloween Treats
Easy Halloween Pretzels
Ingredients
- 5 cups Pretzel Twists
- 5 cups Candy melts black, white, yellow and green
- Candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Melt the candy coating according to the directions on the package.
- Use a fork to dip each pretzel into the melted candy, making sure the pretzel is completely covered.
- Allow excess coating to drip off into the bowl, and let dry on wax paper.
- Before the coating dries completely, add the candy eyes or sprinkles, and use a fork to drizzle different colors over the pretzels.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What fun the grandkids and I had making these. And just as much fun to eat.