Easy Halloween Monster Pretzels

These easy Halloween monster pretzels are cute, colorful, and much more fun than scary. Dipped in pink candy melts and covered with sprinkles, candy eyes, and little licorice fangs, they make a fun Halloween treat for parties, snack boards, or an easy afternoon project with the kids.

Halloween can be such a busy time of year, so I love treats that look special without taking hours to make. These little monster pretzels are quick to put together, and every one turns out a little different once you add the eyes and fangs.

You can make Halloween monster pretzels in orange, purple, green, or whatever color candy melts you like. I am all about pink Halloween this year, so naturally my little monsters had to be pink.

Match the candy melts to the sprinkles to give the little monsters their fun, fuzzy, furry look.

Monster Halloween Pretzel Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients to make these cute Halloween monster pretzels. You can usually find everything you need for these Halloween monster pretzels at the grocery store or a bulk food store.

Yield: About 50 to 60 monster pretzels, depending on the package size and how many break while dipping.

How to Make Pretzel Halloween Treats

Step 1: Prepare the Tray

Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or wax paper and set it close to your work area. You will be transferring the pretzels to the tray as soon as they are dipped, so having it ready beforehand makes the decorating go much more smoothly.

Leave a little space between each pretzel so the candy coating does not touch while it sets. If you are making a full batch, you may want to prepare two trays so you are not trying to crowd all of the monsters onto one.

Step 2: Melt the Candy Melts

Melt the pink candy melts according to the package directions. Every microwave is a little different, so heat them in 30 second increments, stirring well after each one, until the candy is smooth.

Be careful not to overheat the candy melts because they can become thick and lumpy.

If the coating is still a little too thick for dipping, stir in a very small amount of vegetable oil or coconut oil. Add just a little at a time until the candy is smooth enough to coat the pretzels easily.

Step 3: Dip the Pretzels

Dip one pretzel into the melted candy coating, then use a spoon to help cover any spots that were missed.

Lift the pretzel out with a fork or candy dipping tool, and let the excess candy coating drip back into the bowl. Place it onto the prepared parchment-lined tray.

While the coating is still wet, sprinkle the pretzel generously with the matching pink candy sprinkles. This is what gives the little monsters their fuzzy, furry look.

Work with one pretzel at a time so the coating stays soft enough for the decorations to stick.

Step 4: Decorate the Monster Pretzels

While the candy coating is still soft, add the candy eyes and licorice fangs.

Cut the round black licorice into small pointed pieces to make the little monster fangs. The video below shows exactly how I cut them.

Press the eyes and fangs gently into the wet candy coating. Sometimes the sprinkles can get in the way and make it hard to place an eye exactly where you want it. If that happens, dip the back of the candy eye into a little melted candy and try again.

Repeat the process with each pretzel, working one at a time. Decorating them immediately while the candy coating is still warm means the sprinkles, licorice fangs, and candy eyes will stick without having to dip every little piece into the candy melts to “glue” it in place.

Let the finished monster pretzels sit on the parchment-lined tray until the candy coating is completely firm.

Halloween Pretzel Monsters Video

This short video shows how I decorate the little monster pretzels, including how I cut the black licorice into tiny fangs and place the candy eyes.

I really liked these little monsters. Once the eyes and fangs went on, each one seemed to have its own funny little expression.

Hubs was with me while I took these pictures and laughed when I added the little hand prop. He said it made the pretzels look scared of being eaten.

Making Halloween Pretzels Ahead of Time

These little monster pretzels are easy to make ahead, which is handy if you are getting ready for a Halloween party or making several treats at once.

Start with fresh pretzels, then let the candy coating set completely before storing them. Place the finished pretzels in an airtight container and keep them in a cool, dry place.

They can be made up to two weeks ahead. I would avoid storing them somewhere warm or humid, since that can soften the pretzels and affect the candy coating

These little monster pretzels are perfect for Halloween parties because they are easy to make ahead and simple to serve. Add them to a Halloween dessert table, tuck them onto a snack board, or package a few in little treat bags for party favors. They are small, easy to grab, and fun for both kids and adults.

Easy Halloween Monster Pretzel Tips

A few simple tips make these little monsters easier to decorate:

• Work with one pretzel at a time so the candy coating stays soft enough for the decorations to stick.
• Match the candy melts to the sprinkles for that cute fuzzy, furry monster look.
• Heat the candy melts in 30-second increments, stirring well between each one.
• If the coating gets too thick, stir in a very small amount of vegetable oil or coconut oil.
• If a candy eye will not stick because of the sprinkles, dip the back into a little melted candy and use it like glue.
• Let the pretzels set completely before moving or storing them.
• Change the candy melt color if you like. Orange, purple, green, or white monsters would all work.

Easy Halloween Monster Pretzels

Cute pink Halloween monster pretzels dipped in candy melts and covered with fuzzy candy sprinkles, candy eyes, and little black licorice fangs. An easy Halloween treat that can be made ahead for parties and snack boards.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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• 1 package Rold Gold Tiny Twists pretzels about 60 pretzels
• 1 package Wilton Pink Candy Melts 12 oz / 340 g
• Vegetable oil or coconut oil if needed for thinning
• Pink candy sprinkles
• Candy eyes
• Round black licorice

Instructions

 

• Prepare the tray. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or wax paper. Set it close to your work area so you can transfer the pretzels immediately after dipping.
• Melt the candy melts. Melt the pink candy melts according to the package directions. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring well after each one, until smooth. If needed, stir in a very small amount of vegetable oil or coconut oil to thin the coating.
• Dip the pretzels. Dip one pretzel into the melted candy coating. Use a spoon to cover any missed areas, then lift the pretzel out with a fork or candy dipping tool. Let the excess coating drip back into the bowl before placing the pretzel on the prepared tray.
• Add the sprinkles. While the candy coating is still wet, cover the pretzel with matching pink candy sprinkles to create the fuzzy, furry monster texture.
• Decorate the monsters. Cut the black licorice into small pointed pieces for the fangs. Add the candy eyes and licorice fangs while the coating is still soft.
• Work one at a time. Dip and decorate each pretzel before moving on to the next one. If the sprinkles prevent a candy eye from sticking where you want it, dip the back of the eye into a little melted candy and use it like glue.
• Let them set. Leave the finished monster pretzels on the lined tray until the candy coating is completely firm.

Notes

You can make the monsters with orange, purple, green, white, or any other color candy melts and matching sprinkles. Pink was my choice for these because I was all about pink Halloween that year.

For the best results, start with fresh pretzels. Once the coating has completely set, store the monster pretzels in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They can be made up to two weeks ahead. Your original post already included that make-ahead guidance.

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