Candy-Coated Pumpkin Pretzels – Fun Snack For Halloween!
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Pretzels…but better! Why not make these Candy-Coated Pumpkin Pretzels to hand out to Trick or Treaters this Halloween? They’re so easy to make and you need just 3 ingredients!
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Candy-Coated Pumpkin Pretzels
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions, to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved.
There’s no need to spend a lot of money on expensive Halloween treats when you can make these easy and fun candy-coated pumpkin pretzels at home!
Pretzel twists are dipped into melted orange candy melts and given a green candy stem.
They’re the perfect sweet and salty snack for your next party or get-together.
Plus, they’re so simple to make that even kids can help out. Let’s get started!
The post is part of the Crafty October series on The Purple Pumpkin Blog and is filled with free printables, crafts, recipes, and more for Halloween! You can check out Crafty October from 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012 for tons of awesome Halloween ideas and inspiration!
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
While most ingredients can be bought in grocery stores, for your convenience, any specialized or notable ingredients and equipment needed for this recipe have been linked to Amazon or other stores if available online. Staple ingredients such as oil, salt, sugar, etc., aren’t always included here as you’re likely to have those in your kitchen. The complete list of ALL ingredients with measurements is found on the recipe card.
- Orange Candy Melts
- Pretzel Twists
- Green M&Ms – to make the pumpkin stem. You could use any similar-shaped green candy.
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More Recipes Using Candy Melts
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is candy melts, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Easy Unicorn Cupcakes with Candy Melt Unicorn Toppers!
- Easy Candy Coated Baked Spiced Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
- Fun to Make Witches Brew Candy Bark for Halloween
More Halloween Snack Recipes
Looking for more snacks to make for Halloween? Check these recipes out next:
- These Witch Finger Pretzel Rods for Halloween are Wicked!
- The Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Skellington Fudge Recipe
- Black & Orange Halloween Rice Krispies Pops
Recipe Tips
- Storing Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for 2-3 weeks.
How Do I Make Candy-Coated Pumpkin Pretzels?
Check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.
Candy-Coated Pumpkin Pretzels
Ingredients
- 1 bag 12-oz/340g orange candy melts
- 48 pretzels
- 48 green M&Ms candies
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or large tray with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Melt the candy melts according to the package instructions.
- Dip the pretzels into the candy, fully coating them, then place them onto the parchment-lined tray. Use a fork or chopstick to hold the pretzels as you dip them.
- Place an M&M candy at the top, center of each pretzel to make the stem of the pumpkin.
- Allow the candy coating to set. You may place the tray in the refrigerator to help speed the process.
- Place several pumpkin pretzels in cello bags to hand out, or place them on a serving platter for the Halloween dessert table. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Special Dinner!
You’ve made the dessert, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
- Appetizer: Halloween Quesadillas
- Soup: Grandma’s Pumpkin Soup
- Salad: Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing & Croutons
- Main Dish: How To Make Pizza Margherita (On A Cast-Iron Griddle)
- Side Dish: Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
- Beverage: Bloody Vampire Cocktail
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