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.
I 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.
When 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!
These 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.
So, 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).
OWLS
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the chocolate chip ears, candy eyes, and sunflower seed beak. Return the tray to the refrigerator until the chocolate is set.
GHOSTS
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
PUMPKINS
- Each pumpkin is made with one pretzel twist, one green mini m&m, and white chocolate melting discs tinted orange*** with candy coloring.
- 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.
MUMMIES
- Each mummy is made with one pretzel twist, two candy eyes, and white chocolate melting discs.
- 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.
- 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.
EXTRA SIMPLE FOR THOSE WITH NO TIME OR PATIENCE, SPRINKLED PRETZELS
- Each chocolate dipped sprinkle pretzel is made with one pretzel twist, sprinkles or decorating sugar, and white or dark chocolate melting discs.
- 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.
Due 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!
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Renee Fuentes
Definitely making these with my kids, thanks!
The Monday Box
Hi, Renee! I hope you and your kids have fun making the pretzels! Happy Halloween!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
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.
Neena
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!
Amy - The Speedy Spatula
So cute! I love this idea!
Amy
So cute - love these Halloween Pretzels. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make.
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
These are all so cute...I'd have to make them all!
The Monday Box
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! 🙂
Miz Helen
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
Beverly
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
The Monday Box
Thank you Beverly! They are fun to make and yummy to eat. 🙂 Thanks for featuring them!!
Roseann Hampton
What cute ideas!
The Monday Box
Thank you, Roseann. 🙂
Erlene
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.
The Monday Box
Thanks so much, Erlene! These pretzels always make me smile. Thanks for hosting, pinning, AND featuring!!
Barb
Adorable! Can these be made ahead and frozen?
The Monday Box
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.
Lori storm
Where do you get the sunflower noses for the owls?
The Monday Box
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.
Erica Schmidt
I love these! So cute and easy to create, pinning for next year! Thanks for sharing!
The Monday Box
Thanks, Erica! I made these at the last minute last year and still love them. 🙂 Thanks for pinning!
Nicole
How did you coat the sunflower seeds? Colored chocolate as well?
The Monday Box
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!
Mother of 3
These are just adorable! And who doesn't love chocolate covered pretzels?? Pinned. Thanks for sharing.
The Monday Box
Thank you!