Trick or treat is a great time to enjoy some delicious Halloween pretzels! These Vampire Halloween Pretzels are a ghoulish twist on the traditional chocolate-covered treat.
Perfect for trick or treat or a Halloween party, these vampire pretzels are made with orange melted chocolate and decorated to represent vampires. Serve up these spooky Halloween pretzels as a tasty treat for your guests!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Festively Fun: These Vampire Pretzels add a dash of spooky charm to your Halloween spread.
- Kid-Friendly Activity: Children will love creating and eating their own vampire-themed treats.
- Sweet & Salty: The perfect balance of flavors makes this treat irresistible to all taste buds.
Serve these with some Halloween Sangria or Mummy Cookies at your Halloween table.
🥘 Ingredients
- Pretzels: Form the foundation of Vampire Halloween Pretzels, offering a satisfying crunch and savory flavor that complements the sweet toppings.
- Candy Eyes: Are a fun addition that brings your vampire pretzels to life, adding a playful visual element to the snack.
- Candy Corn: Used as vampire fangs in this recipe, candy corn adds a touch of Halloween-themed whimsy and a burst of additional sweetness.
- Orange Candy Melts: Provide a sweet and creamy coating that complements the salty pretzel.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Classic Candy Corn Pretzel Rods- Dip pretzel rods in white, yellow, and orange candy melts to create the iconic candy corn look. Add festive sprinkles or edible glitter on dipped pretzels for extra flair.
- White Melted Chocolate Pretzels- You can make melted white chocolate ghosts, mummy pretzels and skeleton pretzels.
- Green Candy Melts for Halloween Pretzels- To make Frankenstein pretzels and zombie pretzels, use green candy melts and Halloween-themed candies or sprinkles. You can also make witch fingers using pretzel rod and green candy melts.
- Purple Chocolate Melts- For a purple Monster-themed Halloween treat, use purple candy melts and Halloween sprinkles or candies.
🔪 How To Make Vampire Halloween Pretzels?
Step One: Melt chocolate (the orange candy melts) in your melting pot. You might also want to use a Wilton Chocolate Melting Pot for melting the orange candy melts. Using a skewer, dip the pretzels into the melted candy melts, then place them on parchment paper or freezer paper with the shiny side up.
Step Two: Before the chocolate sets, place two candy eyes on each pretzel to create the vampire's eyes. Add two pieces of candy corn for each vampire fang. You may need to trim the top of the candy corn to fit the size of the pretzels.
Step Three: If using larger pretzels, you may not need to trim the candy corn pieces.
Step Four: Allow your Vampire Halloween pretzels to set on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy your spooky treat!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Precision with Candy Eyes: Place the candy eyes on the pretzels before the chocolate sets to ensure they stick well and look spooky.
💭 FAQs
Other Halloween-themed shapes or decorations for this recipe could include small Halloween cookie cutters, Halloween sprinkles, Chocolate chips, candy corn, chocolate pumpkins and other Halloween-themed candy pieces. Have fun with it and get creative!
You can even drizzle chocolate or candy melts in contrasting colors to add more Halloween flair. Happy haunting!
These colored chocolate-covered pretzels can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Keep the pretzels in a dry environment to prevent them from becoming soggy or losing their crispness.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Pair Vampire Halloween Pretzels with these side dishes:
- Monster Mash Popcorn Mix: Create a mix of popcorn, candy-coated chocolates, pretzel rods, and marshmallows for a sweet and salty snack that complements the pretzels.
- Halloween Candy Charcuterie Board: Offer a selection of cheeses, crackers, and fruits arranged in a pumpkin patch theme for a savory option that contrasts the sugary treats.
- Green Monster Mashed Potatoes: Add a spooky twist to classic mashed potatoes with green food coloring and serve them in a cauldron for a fun and festive side dish.
- Spiderweb Taco Dip: Layer a taco dip with sour cream "spiderwebs" on top and serve with tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Mummy Hot Dogs: Wrap hot dogs in crescent roll dough to resemble mummies, perfect for a fun and savory handheld snack.
- Halloween Finger Food Party Snacks: These Halloween FInger food ideas are not only easy to make but also spooky and fun!
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Vampire Halloween Pretzels: Spooky Treat for Kids
Ingredients
- 30 pieces Pretzels
- 60 Candy Eyes
- 60 pieces Candy Corn
- 1 bag Orange Candy Melts
Instructions
- Melt chocolate (the orange candy melts) in your melting pot. You might also want to use a Wilton Chocolate Melting Pot for melting the orange candy melts.
- Using a skewer, dip the pretzels into the melted candy melts, then place them on parchment paper or freezer paper with the shiny side up.
- Before the chocolate sets, place two candy eyes on each pretzel to create the vampire's eyes.
- Add two pieces of candy corn for each vampire fang. You may need to trim the top of the candy corn to fit the size of the pretzels.
- If using larger pretzels, you may not need to trim the candy corn pieces.
- Allow your Vampire Halloween pretzels to set on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy your spooky treat!
