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Halloween Pretzel Rods

Halloween Pretzel Rods are super fun and easy to make for Halloween! They are the perfect party snack for your Halloween get together!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 44kcal
Author Lisa

Equipment

  • Piping bag and writing tip for drizzling- optional

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Candy Melts in various colors I used bright orange, black, green, and purple
  • Halloween Sprinkles
  • 24 Pretzel Rods
  • 2-5 tbs refined coconut oil or shortening

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Or get a cup ready to hold the dipped pretzel rods.
    pretzel rods on parchment paper
  • Melt candy melts in microwave. I recommend heating for 30seconds in the microwave on 50% power, stirring, and repeat until melted. Melt one color of candy melts at a time.
    12 oz Candy Melts in various colors, 2-5 tbs refined coconut oil or shortening
    melted candy melts
  • You can even take it out of the microwave when there are still a few lumps and let is sit for about a minute then stir. The residual heat should melt the remaining candy melts.
  • If the candy melts are too thick stir in coconut oil 1 tbs at a time until your reach your desired consistency. You don’t want to overheat the candy melts and cause it to burn and get clumpy.
  • Dip the pretzel rods into the melted candy melts, tap off excess chocolate, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Add sprinkles or drizzle with other melted candy melt colors.
    24 Pretzel Rods, Halloween Sprinkles
    pipping on candy melts
  • If you want to decorate all sides of the pretzel, dip into candy melts, tap off excess chocolate, add sprinkles to all sides, then place upright in a cooling rack and allow to dry.
    decorated pretzel rods upright in cooling rack
  • Once all pretzels are decorated, allow them to set up and harden for 10-15 minutes. You can also place them in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
    decorated Halloween Pretzel Rods in a line

Video

Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • Store leftover pretzels in a Ziploc baggie.
  • Eat within a week for optimal freshness.
  • I've noticed different brands and even different microwaves can melt the candies differently.
  • You can use refined or unrefined coconut oil, or shortening for the candy melts but refined does not leave a coconut taste- which is what I prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 0.3mg | Iron: 0.05mg