Halloween Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Pumpkins (Print)

Festive pretzel treats dipped in orange chocolate and decorated as pumpkins for a Halloween-themed snack.

# Components:

→ Pretzels

01 - 24 mini pretzel twists

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 7 oz white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
03 - Orange gel food coloring or pre-colored orange candy melts

→ Decorations

04 - 24 green mini M&M's or green candy-coated sunflower seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles or black decorating gel (optional)

→ Other

06 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. If using white chocolate, add orange gel food coloring and mix until you reach a vibrant pumpkin shade.
03 - If needed, stir in coconut oil or vegetable shortening to create a glossy, smooth consistency.
04 - Using a fork, dip each pretzel twist into the orange chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place dipped pretzels onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - While chocolate is still wet, press a green mini M&M or sunflower seed at the top of each pretzel to resemble a pumpkin stem.
06 - If desired, use chocolate sprinkles or black decorating gel to create jack-o’-lantern faces on each pretzel.
07 - Allow pretzels to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until the chocolate coating is firm.
08 - Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses simple store-bought pretzels and chocolate
  • Ready in under half an hour
  • Delight for both adults and children to decorate
  • Make-ahead friendly for busy party prep
  • Adaptable for gluten-free or nut-free diets
02 -
  • So festive and kid-friendly
  • Great for party trays and favor bags
  • Easily made gluten-free using special pretzels
  • Perfect sweet snack for school events or family movie nights
03 -
  • Use a fork for dipping to keep pumpkin shapes intact
  • Let kids decorate with colorful sprinkles and gel for max creativity
  • Do not rush chilling time so pumpkins set smoothly

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