These Monster Pretzel Rods are a fun and festive Halloween-themed dessert idea that will delight both kids and adults. Coated in colorful candy melts and decorated with googly eyes and sprinkles, they make a perfect treat for Halloween parties or trick-or-treating.
This recipe is simple and requires minimal ingredients, making it an easy Halloween recipe to whip up with the family. Get creative with your decorations to make each pretzel rod unique!
Easy Halloween Monster Pretzel Rods
These pretzel rods are dipped in melted candy and adorned with various toppings to create a spooky yet delicious treat. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and makes approximately 12 monster pretzel rods.
Ingredients
- 12 pretzel rods
- 1 cup candy melts (various colors)
- Googly eyes (edible or candy)
- Sprinkles (various colors and shapes)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for thinning candy melts)
Instructions
- Melt Candy: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts according to package instructions. If the candy is too thick, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil to thin it out.
- Dip Pretzels: Dip each pretzel rod into the melted candy, covering about two-thirds of the rod. Allow excess candy to drip off.
- Add Decorations: While the candy is still wet, add googly eyes and sprinkles to the pretzel rods. Get creative with different designs!
- Set: Place the decorated pretzel rods on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool until the candy hardens.
- Serve: Once set, arrange the Monster Pretzel Rods on a platter and enjoy your spooky treats!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 pretzel rods
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
