Halloween Pretzel Treats - A sweet and salty treat with a little bit of "spook!" Perfect for Halloween!
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We're starting to have conversations about Halloween costumes here at the house. We need to start a bit early because there's always a ton of stuff going on in September and October. All four of us AND our dog celebrate our birthdays in September and October, so there's a lot of planning that's going on, wish list writing and birthday cake eating.
When we finally make it to Halloween, I'm a bit exhausted, but I still want to make the holiday special for them. These Halloween Pretzel Treats are so quick and easy to make. . . and they always bring smiles to kids' faces. Let me show you how I made them!
So, you start with pretzel snaps (make sure they're the regular snaps and not the butter ones) and top each of the pretzels with a Hershey's Hug or Wilton Candy Melt. Place them into a preheated 325 degree oven until softened and press or a candy eyeball or piece of candy corn onto each of the pretzels.
I even tried some of the pumpkins that came with the candy corn mix, but they seemed to be a bit too heavy for the melt. These little treats are the perfect mix of sweet and salty. You can make a ton of these little treats at once and the recipe is kid-friendly.
Kiddos love to help making these and, believe it or not, these come together so quickly, they just might hang around right up until the end! Because, just between you and me, you know what they're waiting for, right? The eyeballs. There's always a fascination with the eyeballs.
They're a little bit gross, but kids know they're candy. And there's really no other time of year I buy blood-shot candy eyeballs. Do you? If you say yes, I don't want to know the details. That's probably just something best kept to yourself.
If you find yourself in a time crunch, try making these treats. They're great to pack in little snack-size bags. The kids are going to love them!
Halloween Pretzel Treats
Ingredients
- Square pretzels (I used Rold Gold Snaps)
- Wilton Candy Melts (Orange and black)
- Hershey's Hugs
- Candy corn mix
- Candy eyes
Instructions
- Line a 13"x9" pan with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line up pretzels on top of parchment paper.
- Top each pretzel square with a Hershey's Hug or candy melt.
- Place pan in oven for 5-8 minutes, just until the candy begins to soften.
- Remove from oven and gently press a candy corn or eyeball onto each of the pretzels.
- Place in the refrigerator to cool.
- Store in a Ziplock bag or sealed container.
Notes
- Gentle Heating: Be careful not to overheat the candy melts or Hershey's Hugs in the oven. They only need to soften, not fully melt. Overheating can cause them to lose their shape or become too runny, making it difficult to press the candy corn or candy eyes onto them.
- Quick Assembly: Once you remove the pretzels from the oven, work quickly to press the candy corn or candy eyes onto them while the candy coating is still soft. This will help ensure that the candies adhere well to the pretzels before the coating hardens again as it cools.
- Variety and Creativity: Feel free to get creative with your Halloween pretzel treats! Experiment with different combinations of candy melts, pretzel shapes, and toppings to create a variety of spooky designs. You can also involve kids in the decorating process for a fun Halloween activity.
Petro @ The Seaman Mom
Oh, these are soo cute! I think my daughter would like us to make them every day, not only at Halloween. Great snack idea!
Sara
I hope you make them with your daughter! The idea could be customized for any holiday or season!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
These are adorable, my kids would LOVE them! I'm going to make these with my 3 and 5 year old for Halloween!
Sara
I hope you try them, Kim. Kids really think they're neat!
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe
These are so festive! I love them!
Sara
Thanks, Michelle!
Maris (In Good Taste)
Adorable!
Sara
Thanks, Maris!
Heather Cheney | heatherlikesfood.com
These treats are so stinkin' cute! The fact that you can get blood shot candy eyes cracks me up. 🙂
Sara
I know, right?! They make just about anything these days!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
Wow. So you're pretty much busy September - the holidays. That sounds crazy! Good thing that you got started early with these. They're so cute! Love how simple they are.
Sara
Life never seems to slow down! If I don't get things done early, it seems they don't get done at all! Thanks for stopping by!