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Halloween Pretzel Rods Recipe
Ash Tyrrell

Halloween Pretzel Rods Recipe

I make these Halloween pretzel rods every single October, and I honestly look forward to it more than most of the actual holiday prep. There's something so satisfying about turning three simple ingredients into a whole tray of spooky, colorful treats in under an hour.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 20 pretzel rods — go for the sturdy thicker kind so they hold up to dipping without snapping
  • 12 ounces white melting wafers or candy melts — melt smoother than regular chocolate chips which is key for a clean coat
  • ½ cup Halloween-themed sprinkles — orange black, and purple work best for that classic spooky look
  • 2 ounces orange or black candy melts optional — for drizzling extra details like stripes or webs
  • Candy eyes optional — a quick way to turn plain dipped rods into cute little ghosts

Method
 

  1. Add your white melting wafers to a microwave-safe bowl or a tall, narrow mug. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring well between each one, until the mixture is completely smooth. Using a tall mug actually makes the next step much easier.
  2. Hold each pretzel rod by one end and dip it into the melted coating, going about three-quarters of the way up. Gently twist and lift the rod so any extra coating drips back into the bowl before you set it down.
  3. Working quickly while the coating is still soft, sprinkle your Halloween sprinkles over the dipped section, or press on candy eyes for a ghost look. This is the step where you can really let creativity take over.
  4. Lay each finished rod flat on your prepared baking sheet and let the coating firm up at room temperature for about 15 minutes. If you're short on time, popping the tray in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes speeds this up nicely.
  5. Once fully set, melt a small amount of orange or black candy melts and drizzle thin lines over the rods using a piping bag for extra detail. Let that final layer set for a few minutes before serving or packaging.

Notes

  • I always use a tall mug instead of a wide bowl for melting, since it makes dipping so much easier and cleaner.
  • I keep my sprinkles in small separate bowls before I start, so I'm not fumbling with jars while holding a dripping pretzel.
  • I work with only a few pretzels at a time, because the coating sets faster than you'd expect.
  • I like adding a teaspoon of coconut oil to my melted coating if it feels too thick, it thins things out without changing the flavor.
  • I always make a couple extra rods, since one or two usually break while I'm dipping and I want a full batch to show off.