WHAT’S FOR A HALLOWEEN TREAT?
Frankenstein Pretzels
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COOK TIME
TOTAL TIME
15 min
SERVINGS
28 pretzels
Halloween is the perfect time for fun, spooky, and silly snacks—and these Frankenstein Pretzels might just steal the show! With their green candy coating, goofy candy eyes, and chocolate “hair,” they’re the cutest monsters around. The best part? They’re so easy to make that even kids can help decorate.
If you’re looking for a Halloween party treat, a fun classroom snack, or just a quick Halloween dessert idea, these Frankenstein Pretzel rods are the perfect choice. They’re festive, delicious, and come together with just a few simple ingredients.
Why You’ll Love These Frankenstein Pretzels
🎃 Kid-friendly – A great treat kids can help make and decorate.
⏱ Quick & easy – Just a few ingredients and no baking required.
👻 Perfect for parties – Fun, portable, and mess-free Halloween snack.
🍫 Customizable – Use different colors or add silly candy decorations.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Pretzel squares
Green candy melts
Brown and red sprinkles
Candy eyeballs
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep your tray – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the green candy – Microwave candy melts in 30-second intervals until smooth.
Dip the pretzels – Coat each pretzel in green candy melt. Shake off excess and place on the tray.
Add eyes – While still wet, press two candy eyeballs on each pretzel.
Make the hair – Place the brown sprinkles for hair and arrange them for a mouth. Theb add a red sprinkle above one eye, if desired.
Add bolts – Stick broken pretzel pieces to the sides using melted candy.
Set and enjoy – Let harden completely before serving.
Tips for the Best Frankenstein Pretzels
Chill the dipped pretzels in the fridge for faster setting.
Use different expressions for each Frankenstein for extra fun.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Frankenstein Pretzels
Make spooky and fun Frankenstein Pretzels for Halloween! Easy chocolate-dipped pretzel rods with candy eyes and silly monster faces kids will love.
Ingredients
1 cup green candy melts
28 pretzel snaps (square pretzels)
56 candy eyeballs
14 shorter pieces of the snap pretzels
brown and red sprinkles
Instructions
Prep a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the green candy melts in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until thoroughly melted.
Using a fork, dip the pretzels into the green candy melts to coat and then tap off the excess. Place on the parchment paper.
While the green candy melt is still wet, place the candy eyeballs on and then the chocolate sprinkles for the hair and mouth. You can place one red sprinkle over the eye, if desired as well.
Next, break short pieces of pretzel off, dip the ends in the green candy melt and stick to the sides of the Frankenstein head. Leave on the parchment paper to harden.
Once fully hardened, serve! Keep in an airtight container for storage.
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