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3 Spooktacular Pretzel Halloween Treats You Need to Make This Year

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UC Berkeley chapter.

Halloween is a time when the spooky and supernatural come out and play. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t also enjoy some adorable snacks to get into the spirit.

These 3 pretzel-based treats are all a super quick, easy, and satisfying way to have a delicious Halloween. 

Pretzel Screams

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:20 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Alyssa Case

    Place chocolate chips in a microwaveable bowl.

  2. Alyssa Case

    Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted, usually 1-2 minutes. Make sure chocolate is smooth with no chunks remaining.

  3. Dip each pretzel twist in melted chocolate and lay on a lined baking sheet. Make sure that the pretzel is not so coated in chocolate that the holes are indiscernible.

  4. Alyssa Case

    Place two eyes on each pretzel twist.

  5. Freeze for 15 minutes.

  6. Remove from freezer and enjoy!

  7. These pretzels can be stored for 3-5 days in the fridge in an airtight container if not consumed immediately.

Magic Wands

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:10 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Alyssa Case

    Place chocolate in a microwaveable bowl.

  2. Alyssa Case

    Microwave chocolate in 30 second intervals until completely melted. This usually takes 2 minutes.

  3. Alyssa Case

    Hold each pretzel rod above the bowl of melted chocolate and use a spoon to coat 3/4 of the rod.

  4. Alyssa Case

    Wait a few seconds for chocolate to stop dripping, then dip the tip of the rod into the sprinkles.

  5. Immediately place on a lined baking sheet.

  6. Freeze for 15 minutes.

  7. Take out of the freezer and enjoy!

  8. These can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Pretzel Mummies

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:10 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Alyssa Case

    Place 3/4 of white chocolate in a microwaveable bowl.

  2. Microwave chocolate in 30 second intervals until melted. This usually takes 1-2 minutes.

  3. Hold each pretzel rod above the bowl of melted white chocolate and coat 3/4 of the rod evenly using a spoon.

  4. Place pretzels on a lined baking sheet and add two mini chocolate chips towards the top as eyes. Freeze for 5 minutes.

  5. Microwave the other 1/4 cup of white chocolate in the same manner as above.

  6. Use a spoon to drizzle white chocolate in thick lines across each pretzel rod.

  7. Put pretzels back in the freezer for another 5 minutes or until chocolate has completely set.

  8. Remove from the freezer and cut off any extra white chocolate drizzle from the sides of the pretzels.

  9. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

The best part of these recipes is how easy they are to customize. Want a more adult magic wand? Use chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or orange zest instead of sprinkles. Don’t like dark chocolate? Replace it with melted milk chocolate or peanut butter chips. Don’t want to buy candy eyeballs? Use mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips to make your own

 Whether they’re for a Halloween party or a pre-trick-or-treating snack, they’ll make everyone who tries them scream in delight.

Reni Forer

UC Berkeley '19