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    Home » Fall

    Halloween Pretzels- easy, fast and fun!

    By Wendy Sondov · Published: Oct 30, 2015 · Modified: Sep 17, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    A pumpkin. A ghost. An owl. A mummy. These adorable Halloween Pretzels are easy, fast, and fun to make. Halloween is tomorrow? No problem. These chocolate dipped cuties can be created in no time and are guaranteed to spread smiles.

    Halloween PretzlesHalloween PretzlesI have two adult children. From the time they were teeny tiny, they have been polar opposites in so many ways.

    My daughter, an early to bed, early to rise type, is the queen of plans. Her days are filled with non-stop activities. Ten minutes is too much down time. Her calendar is organized months in advance.

    My son’s biological clock has never been set to daylight wakefulness. He is at his best late at night. In his infancy, his vampire-like hours turned me into a zombie. His preference for late rising made our school mornings a challenge (to say the least).

    Unfortunately, our school system required attendance in the day time, resulting in the purchase of a Sonic Boom alarm clock and my son’s love of coffee in high school. He rarely plans in advance, instead successfully tackles things as they occur.

    Halloween PretzelsWhen I was younger, I was a planner like my daughter, but with procrastinating tendencies like my son. For some reason, the older I get the more I am prone to procrastination.

    However, I don’t think I will ever be as laid back as my son about leaving things until the last minute. Instead, I leave things until the last minute and worry about it!

    Halloween PretzelsThese chocolate covered pretzel twists can be left to the last minute without worry. A variety of designs can be haunting your kitchen in very little time.

    Or if you are a planner, Halloween pretzels can be made a week or so in advance, because they store beautifully. They are also great care package treats for cool weather mailing.

    Halloween PretzelsSo, for your last-minute or on-top-of-things fun, here are the simple directions for creating 5 different chocolate covered Halloween pretzels. I use melting chocolate for all of the designs.  I used Snyder’s pretzel twists (smaller and rounder) and Rold Gold pretzel twists (slightly larger and a bit more elongated).

     Halloween Pretzels- easy, fast and fun tutorial for 5 chocolate dipped treats! These Halloween cuties can be created in no time and are guaranteed to spread smiles.|The Monday Box

    OWLS

    1. Each owl is made with one pretzel twist, two candy eyes, two mini chocolate chips, one candy coated sunflower seed, and dark chocolate melting discs. For 18 owls, I used one cup of melted chocolate for dipping plus ½ cup in a plastic bag for piping.
    2.  Use a fork to dip the pretzels into a small bowl of melted chocolate. Tap excess chocolate back into the bowl and place the coated pretzel on a wax paper lined tray. After coating 6 pretzels, put the tray into the refrigerator to set the chocolate for about 5 minutes. Continue until the desired number of pretzels have been dipped.
    3.  With the coated pretzels on a wax paper lined tray, use a disposable piping bag filled with ½ cup of melted chocolate(or a plastic bag with a tiny bit of one bottom corner cut off) to fill in the eye holes and to pipe dots for the ears and nose.
    4.  Add the chocolate chip ears, candy eyes, and sunflower seed beak. Return the tray to the refrigerator until the chocolate is set.

    Halloween Pretzels- easy, fast and fun tutorial for 5 chocolate dipped treats! These Halloween cuties can be created in no time and are guaranteed to spread smiles.|The Monday BoxGHOSTS

    1. Each ghost is made with one pretzel twist, three black sequin sprinkles, and white chocolate melting discs. For 18 ghosts, I used one cup of melted chocolate for dipping plus ½ cup in a plastic bag for piping.
    2.  Use a fork to dip the pretzels into a small bowl of melted chocolate. Tap excess chocolate back into the bowl and place the coated pretzel on a wax paper lined tray. After coating 6 pretzels, put the tray into the refrigerator to set the chocolate for about 5 minutes. Continue until the desired number of pretzels have been dipped.
    3.  With the coated pretzels on a wax paper lined tray, use a disposable piping bag filled with ½ cup of melted chocolate (or a plastic bag with a tiny bit of one bottom corner cut off) to fill in the holes.
    4.  Use the piping chocolate to cover the top of the pretzel. Add the sequin sprinkles on top of the unset chocolate for the eyes and mouth. Return the tray to the refrigerator until the chocolate is set.

    Halloween Pretzels- easy, fast and fun tutorial for 5 chocolate dipped treats! These Halloween cuties can be created in no time and are guaranteed to spread smiles.|The Monday Box PUMPKINS

    1.  Each pumpkin is made with one pretzel twist, one green mini m&m, and white chocolate melting discs tinted orange*** with candy coloring.
    2. Use a fork to dip the pretzels into a small bowl of melted chocolate. Tap excess chocolate back into the bowl and place the coated pretzel on a wax paper lined tray. Place a green m&m stem on to the unset chocolate. After coating 6 pretzels, put the tray into the refrigerator to set the chocolate for about 5 minutes. Continue until the desired number of pretzels have been dipped. Return the tray to the refrigerator until the chocolate is set.

    ***Note: Do NOT use regular food coloring in chocolate. The chocolate will seize and be unusable. Instead of colored chocolate, you CAN coat the pretzels with white chocolate and sprinkle the unset chocolate with orange decorating sugar.

    Halloween Pretzels- easy, fast and fun tutorial for 5 chocolate dipped treats! These Halloween cuties can be created in no time and are guaranteed to spread smiles.|The Monday BoxMUMMIES

    1. Each mummy is made with one pretzel twist, two candy eyes, and white chocolate melting discs.
    2. On a wax paper lined tray, use a disposable piping bag filled with ½ cup of melted chocolate (or a plastic bag with a tiny bit of one bottom corner cut off) to pipe lines across the pretzel for the mummy wrapping.
    3. Add the candy eyes onto the unset chocolate. After coating 6 pretzels, put the tray into the refrigerator to set the chocolate for about 5 minutes. Continue until the desired number of pretzels have been dipped.

    Halloween Pretzels- easy, fast and fun tutorial for 5 chocolate dipped treats! These Halloween cuties can be created in no time and are guaranteed to spread smiles.|The Monday BoxEXTRA SIMPLE FOR THOSE WITH NO TIME OR PATIENCE, SPRINKLED PRETZELS

    1. Each chocolate dipped sprinkle pretzel is made with one pretzel twist, sprinkles or decorating sugar, and white or dark chocolate melting discs.
    2. Use a fork to dip the pretzels into a small bowl of melted chocolate. Tap excess chocolate back into the bowl and place the coated pretzel on a wax paper lined tray. Coat unset chocolate with decorating sugar or sprinkles.

    NOTE: Decorating sugar colors are best on white chocolate rather than dark chocolate. After coating 6 pretzels, put the tray into the refrigerator to set the chocolate for about 5 minutes. Continue until the desired number of pretzels have been dipped.

    Halloween Pretzels- easy, fast and fun tutorial for 5 chocolate dipped treats! These Halloween cuties can be created in no time and are guaranteed to spread smiles.|The Monday BoxDue to a technical glitch, rather than my procrastination, this post is more last-minute than I originally planned. Luckily, these chocolate dipped Halloween Pretzels are super fast and easy to make for tomorrow or pin for next year. Happy Halloween!

    MORE CUTE HALLOWEEN TREATS

    Chocolate Whoopie Pies

    Owl Marshmallow Pops

    Spooky Graham Crackers

     

    Halloween Pretzels- easy, fast and fun tutorial for 5 chocolate dipped treats! These Halloween cuties can be created in no time and are guaranteed to spread smiles.|The Monday Box

     

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    1. Renee Fuentes

      October 22, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      Definitely making these with my kids, thanks!

      Reply
      • The Monday Box

        October 22, 2018 at 9:22 pm

        Hi, Renee! I hope you and your kids have fun making the pretzels! Happy Halloween!

        Reply
    2. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

      October 20, 2018 at 8:19 am

      What a bunch of fun pretzels! Pinned - Thanks for sharing at our What's for Dinner party! Hope you bring more deliciousness this Sunday! Have a great weekend.

      Reply
    3. Neena

      October 18, 2018 at 1:08 pm

      Hi Wendy,

      These are so cute. Might just make some to tuck into a college care package. I think they will be much appreciated.

      Stopping by from Best of the Weekend!

      Reply
    4. Amy - The Speedy Spatula

      October 16, 2018 at 8:11 am

      So cute! I love this idea!

      Reply
    5. Amy

      October 14, 2018 at 12:37 am

      So cute - love these Halloween Pretzels. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make.

      Reply
    6. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck

      October 09, 2018 at 8:09 am

      These are all so cute...I'd have to make them all!

      Reply
      • The Monday Box

        October 10, 2018 at 8:17 am

        Thank you, Colleen! That is why all of the different Halloween characters are here! I had to make all of them! The owl did turn out to be a favorite though! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Miz Helen

      October 14, 2017 at 2:04 pm

      Congratulations!
      Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post and your talent with us. Enjoy your new Red Plate and your weekend!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    8. Beverly

      October 09, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      These chocolate covered pretzels are to die for. I just love all of them. Stop by Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop since you are my feature pick this week.
      Hugs,
      Bev

      Reply
      • The Monday Box

        October 11, 2017 at 4:07 pm

        Thank you Beverly! They are fun to make and yummy to eat. 🙂 Thanks for featuring them!!

        Reply
    9. Roseann Hampton

      October 03, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      What cute ideas!

      Reply
      • The Monday Box

        October 03, 2017 at 7:43 pm

        Thank you, Roseann. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Erlene

      September 24, 2017 at 7:04 pm

      I love pretzels with sweet candy coatings...so good! Thanks for sharing your fun pretzel decoration ideas on Merry Monday. Pinned and will be featuring this in a Halloween treat round-up.

      Reply
      • The Monday Box

        September 24, 2017 at 8:55 pm

        Thanks so much, Erlene! These pretzels always make me smile. Thanks for hosting, pinning, AND featuring!!

        Reply
    11. Barb

      September 13, 2017 at 5:50 am

      Adorable! Can these be made ahead and frozen?

      Reply
      • The Monday Box

        September 13, 2017 at 8:38 am

        Hi Barb! I found this information on freezing chocolate covered pretzels http://www.chocolate-candy-mall.com/can-you-freeze-chocolate-covered-pretzels.html Basically, it says you can freeze them but it could effect the flavor. You are better off keeping chocolate covered pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay fresh that way for a long time.

        Reply
    12. Lori storm

      September 04, 2017 at 7:38 am

      Where do you get the sunflower noses for the owls?

      Reply
      • The Monday Box

        September 04, 2017 at 9:25 am

        Hi, Lori. Candy coated sunflower seeds are sometimes available in the produce aisle or bulk nuts area of a supermarket, and they are available in a tub at Trader Joe's. I bought these at World Market in the candy section. They come multi-colored in a tube and I pick out the colors I need.

        Reply
    13. Erica Schmidt

      October 30, 2016 at 7:40 am

      I love these! So cute and easy to create, pinning for next year! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • The Monday Box

        October 30, 2016 at 8:52 am

        Thanks, Erica! I made these at the last minute last year and still love them. 🙂 Thanks for pinning!

        Reply
    14. Nicole

      October 29, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      How did you coat the sunflower seeds? Colored chocolate as well?

      Reply
      • The Monday Box

        October 29, 2016 at 4:06 pm

        Hi, Nicole. I purchased candy coated sunflower seeds (sunflower seed covered in chocolate then a candy shell). I have seen them at World Market, Trader Joe's, and the bulk nut aisle at my regular supermarket. I hope that helps! Enjoy!

        Reply
    15. Mother of 3

      October 28, 2016 at 10:08 am

      These are just adorable! And who doesn't love chocolate covered pretzels?? Pinned. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • The Monday Box

        October 28, 2016 at 11:02 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
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