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Halloween Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe

Halloween chocolate covered pretzels recipe that's easy and fun

This Halloween chocolate covered pretzels recipe is easy and fun, perfect for festive snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Setting Up Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 pretzels
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork
  • Toothpick
  • Heating pad

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Coating

  • 24 ounces chocolate melting wafers or chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening if using chocolate chips

Pretzels

  • 16 ounces pretzel twists Choose uniform, well-shaped pretzels for the best appearance.

Decorations

  • Halloween-themed sprinkles in orange, black, purple, and green
  • Candy eyes in various sizes
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Candy corn pieces
  • Orange and black nonpareils
  • Halloween-themed sugar decorations
  • Crushed Oreo cookies for dirt effect
  • Mini marshmallows cut in half for ghost effects

Instructions
 

Setting Up Your Halloween Workshop

  • Line several large baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper. Arrange decorating supplies in small bowls.
  • Organize the workspace to work quickly while the chocolate is still wet.

Melting Your Chocolate

  • Melt chocolate melting wafers in separate bowls using 30-second intervals.
  • For chocolate chips, add coconut oil or shortening before melting.
  • Keep melted chocolate warm on a heating pad.

Creating Your Chocolate Masterpieces

  • Dip pretzels in melted chocolate, remove excess and lay on parchment paper.
  • For two-toned effects, dip each half in different colors.

Halloween Decorating Ideas

  • Spooky Spider Pretzels: Press candy eyes on black chocolate pretzels.
  • Friendly Ghost Pretzels: Use white chocolate, mini chocolate chips for eyes.
  • Pumpkin Patch Pretzels: Dip in orange, roll in orange sprinkles.
  • Monster Face Pretzels: Use any color chocolate and add candy eyes.
  • Witch Hat Pretzels: Dip in black or purple and add colorful sprinkles.

Advanced Decorating Techniques

  • For drizzles, use zip-top bags to create patterns.
  • Roll in crushed cookies or sprinkles for textured effects.
  • Create gradient effects with darker tips.

Notes

Chocolate sets quickly, so work efficiently to ensure decorations stick properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate covered pretzels, decorated pretzels, easy recipe, fun snacks, Halloween, Halloween Treats
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