Description
These Spooky Halloween Pretzel Rods are a fun and easy treat for any Halloween party! Dip them in colorful candy melts and decorate with sprinkles for a festive and delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pretzel rods
- 12 ounces orange candy melts
- 12 ounces black candy melts
- 12 ounces purple candy melts
- Halloween-themed sprinkles (jimmies, nonpareils, edible eyes, candy corn)
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the orange candy melts according to package directions. This can be done in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or in a double boiler.
- Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds of the way into the melted orange candy melts, allowing excess to drip off. Place the dipped pretzel rod on the prepared baking sheet.
- While the orange coating is still wet, immediately add Halloween sprinkles.
- Repeat steps 2-4 with the black and purple candy melts, working with one color at a time. You can dip some rods fully, others halfway, or create swirls for a more artistic look.
- Allow the candy coating to set completely. This can take about 15-30 minutes at room temperature, or you can speed it up by placing the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
- Once set, carefully remove the pretzel rods from the parchment paper.
- For extra spooky decorations, use a toothpick dipped in melted black candy melts to draw spiderwebs or spooky faces on the dried candy coating. Add edible eyes for a ghoulish touch.
Notes
- Ensure your candy melts are completely dry before dipping the next section or color to prevent colors from bleeding.
- You can also use white chocolate or almond bark as a base and color it with oil-based candy coloring if desired.
- Store the pretzel rods in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Get creative with your decorations! Use different sprinkle combinations, edible glitter, or even drizzle contrasting colors for a unique effect.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT0M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg