Werewolf Claw Pretzel Rods

Make these Werewolf Claw Pretzel Rods for Halloween and you'll be sure to have a howling good time!

Course Halloween Recipes

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 20kcal

Author Michelle Ordever

Equipment

Ingredients

1 12 oz package white candy melts
1 12 oz package red candy melts
1 12 oz dark chocolate wafers or brown candy melts
1 12 oz package pretzel rods (approx 20)
Chocolate jimmies sprinkles

Instructions

Line a large tray or baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
Place some red candy melts and white candy melts into separate disposable piping bags (or Ziploc food bags). Melt the candy in the microwave in 30-second increments (or according to package), squishing gently to distribute the heat and aid melting. Once melted, cut a small/medium size tip.
Using the lined baking sheet, pipe white teardrop/pointed claw tips. Then use the red candy to drip down the tip of each claw nail. Make 20 claws, with a few extras in case of breakages. Leave to dry/set.
Melt the dark chocolate or brown candy melts in a microwave-safe container, in 30-second increments in the microwave stirring in between.
Pour melted candy into a tall container to dip the pretzel rods about two-thirds - use a spoon to help cover if required. Shake gently to remove the excess candy.
While the chocolate is still wet, place a claw at the top of the pretzel rod and sprinkle with chocolate jimmies to look like fur. Repeat with the remaining pretzel rods. Leave to dry/set.
Enjoy and Happy Halloween!

Notes

Melt the chocolate/candy melts in a microwave-safe container or food bag, in 30-second increments in the microwave (or according to package directions) giving special care not to overheat the candy as it will become too thick. If the candy is too thick, add vegetable shortening or coconut oil in 1 teaspoon increments, up to 1 tablespoon, and stir well. Do not add water or any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden and be unusable.

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