Chocolate Covered Halloween Pretzel Treats
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These Halloween chocolate-covered pretzels aren’t just a treat—they’re an unforgettable experience that captures the fun and festive spirit of Halloween. Perfect for adding a touch of spooky charm to any holiday celebration, these pretzels are as fun to make as they are to eat.
You can choose pretzels of any size, but we opted for the mini ones—they’re just so cute! For the coating, you’ll need colored chocolate or white chocolate with food coloring. Use sprinkles in Halloween colors like orange, green, and purple to decorate.
We’ll show you how to create wise owls, ghosts, pumpkins, and monsters. Set up a decorating station with all the ingredients and let guests and kids make their own spooky pretzel characters. It’s an interactive and fun way to involve everyone in Halloween preparations.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup white chocolate
- orange, purple food coloring
- 3-4 tbsp. dark chocolate shavings
- 1 tbsp. sprinkles
- 2 tbsp. edible candy eyes
- 10 pins
- Various sprinkles and decorations
How to Make Chocolate Pretzel Treats
Step 1: Prepare the Owls
Cover a wooden board with cling film or parchment paper. Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or a water bath.
Dip a pretzel in the melted chocolate using a fork and transfer it to the board.
Step 2:
Add candy eyes.
Step 3:
For the owl beak, cut Skittles in half and place them accordingly.
Step 4: Make the Ghosts
Spread melted white chocolate over pretzels and add candy eyes to create ghost faces. Set aside.
Step 5: Color the Chocolate
Divide the remaining white chocolate into 2 parts. Color one part orange and the other purple. Crush the sugar pumpkins to get orange sugar for the sprinkles. Dip pretzels in orange chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined board. Sprinkle with orange sugar and place a green candy bead.
Step 6: Decorate the Space Monsters
Coat the pretzels in the purple chocolate and decorate with sprinkles and candy eyes.
Chill the decorated pretzels in the refrigerator for 40 minutes before serving.
Tips and Variations
- Experiment with Shapes: Try using different pretzel shapes and sizes, like mini pretzels or pretzel sticks, to create various Halloween symbols.
- Add Flavors: Enhance the melted chocolate with a few drops of flavored extracts or dry spices for a unique twist. The mint extract works great for ghosts, and cinnamon is perfect for pumpkins.
- Get Creative with Colors: Mix and match chocolate colors to design your own characters. You can also use coconut shavings, colored sugar, or edible glitter for extra flair.
- Gift Ideas: Package these Halloween pretzels in themed bags, glass jars, or boxes for a charming homemade gift. For a special touch, add a personalized tag with a funny inscription.
Happy Halloween and happy snacking!
