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Monster Halloween Pretzel Rods (4 ingredients)

You only need 4 ingredients to make these Monster Halloween Pretzel Rods. The perfect food craft for kids, you'll love how simple it is to make these Halloween treats. The Pretzel rods are first dipped in orange and green melting candy, then add a few candy eyes to make a cute monster pretzel in minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, casual
Servings: 18

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add each of the candy colors to separate heat-safe greased bowls.
  • Heat for 30 seconds, remove from the microwave, and stir. Then heat in 15 -second intervals, removing from heat, and stirring well between each heating session, until fully melted. I have scorched my share of melting chocolate, so I am a bit conservative with melting chocolate and prefer heating it in shorter increments.
  • Dip a pretzel rod into the melted candy, and use a spoon to help coat half of the pretzel.
  • Set on the parchment-lined baking sheet, and immediately place 3 candy eyeballs on the candy coating. Repeat until you have coated all of the pretzels.
  • Allow to set for 1 hour so that the candy can harden. You can pop them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to speed up the process.

Notes

How far in advance can I make Monster Pretzel Rods?
You can make these pretzel rods a week in advance if you store them in an airtight container at room temperature. 
How long do decorated pretzel rods last?
If you keep them in an airtight container, they should last up to 2 to 3 weeks. I put waxed paper between them, so the dip pretzel rods don't stick together. 
How To Store The Spooky Monster Pretzels?
The best way to store these chocolate pretzel rods is to keep them at room temperature in an airtight container or bag. To set quicker, it is recommended only to put them in the fridge for 10 min room temperature.