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Chocolate Halloween Mummy Pretzels

Can’t you just see the excitement in the eyes of the child who gets to eat one of our Halloween mummy pretzels? Not only is the treat amazingly cute, but it’s also delicious. Whether you need a gift for neighbors, want to send homemade treats to school, or want to have the most amazing Halloween party on the block, these Halloween Pretzels are the perfect solution.

In fact, you can call these Halloween Pretzel Rods ghosts, monsters, or mummies! All three are believable. Whatever you call them, they will be the hit of the party for sure.

Mummy Pretzels and Halloween Pretzel Rods on a platter displayed on a counter.

Equipment You Will Need

  • Parchment Paper. This keeps the pretzels from sticking to any surface as they set up. They usually have it at grocery stores. I like to stock up during the holiday season when you can find it on sale.
  • Baking Sheet. This just contains the sprinkle and chocolate mess in your kitchen.
  • 12 inch Piping Bag. Used to pipe the mummy stripes on your pretzels. You can find these at your local craft store or Amazon.
  • Scissors. Used to clip the tip of the piping bag.
  • Tall Cup. Used to dip tall pretzel rods in melted chocolate.

Ingredients for the Halloween Pretzels

  • Pretzel Rods. Long thin pretzels perfect for decorating.
  • Small Pretzels. You can also use the pretzels called “snaps” which are more square.
  • White Candy Melts or White Chocolate. Either one will work. Candy melts are usually found at your local craft store. White chocolate chips are at your grocery store.
  • Halloween Sprinkle Mix. These usually include eyes and a variety of sprinkles in “Halloween” colors.
  • Candy Eyes. Made by Wilton, these are found at your local craft store or on Amazon.
Ingredients for chocolate covered pretzels, including candy melts, sprinkles, and pretzels.

How to Make Halloween Pretzel Rods

  1. First, you will need to melt your candy melts or white chocolate. I like to melt it directly in the decorator bag. Fill about half the bag with chocolate. Heat chocolate in microwave on High for 1 min stopping at 30 seconds to press the bag and move the chocolate around so it doesn’t burn in one spot. After 60 seconds mash the bag to make sure all candy melts are fully melted.
  2. Place the bag in a tall cup or glass and fold the top over the cup.
  3. Dip rods into the bag to coat in chocolate then place onto parchment to set.
  4. Add sprinkles immediately to some. For others allow time to set without sprinkles.
  5. Once completely set (about 15 minutes) warm the remaining chocolate in the bag for about 15 seconds. Snip off a small hole in the tip and squeeze the chocolate out in a back and forth motion first down the rod and then back up to create the wrapped effect.
  6. Add candy eyes and let them set up for 25 – 30 mins before serving.
Dipping long pretzel rods in chocolate using a tall cup and piping bag.

How to Make Mummy Pretzel Twists

  1. Melt some candy melts or white chocolate in a bowl according to the package instructions. Add 1 tsp of oil (vegetable or coconut oil) at a time to thin out the chocolate if needed. Stir well to incorporate. Use a fork to dip the pretzel twist in the chocolate allowing excess to drain off before placing it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Let set for 15-20 mins.
  3. Add the remaining chocolate to a piping bag or ziplock bag. Heat for 10-15 seconds once the pretzels have been set. Snip the tip and make back and forth zigzag patterns of chocolate to create the mummy look.
  4. Add candy eyes and allow to completely set for 25 – 30 mins.
Piping white stripes with melted chocolate.

Tips for Making Awesome Halloween Pretzels

Make sure your white chocolate or candy melts are perfectly melted without overcooking. To do this, microwave the chocolate or candy melts in short segments like ten seconds at a time as your chocolate approaches the right consistency.

Make sure to stir the chocolate each time you check it because it will hold its shape even after melting and possibly even burn without losing its shape.

Using a tall cup to dip the pretzel rods is a great trick. Make sure your cup and the piping bag will work together by testing it before you melt the chocolate. After you melt the chocolate you’ll have a full bag to hold and won’t want to be searching through your cabinets for the perfect cup.

Storing Your Mummy Pretzels

You can keep your chocolate-covered pretzels for up to a week in an airtight container at room temperature. They will not need refrigeration unless you live in an extra warm climate and don’t use air-conditioning. Make sure your Halloween pretzels are completely solidified before you place them in a storage container.

Similar Recipes for your Halloween Party

Monster Cupcakes. Super cute monster-decorated cupcakes that are so easy to make it will take you no time at all.

Monster Cake. An adorable alternative to cupcakes and just as impressive.

Halloween Cookie. A huge cookie with instructions for piping a spiderweb on the cookie. It turns out so cool!

Monster Rice Krispie Treats – Easy Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween perfect for your little monsters.

Halloween Hershey’s Kiss Cookies – So easy and peanut butter free!

Love trying new things? You may enjoy our “How To” articles!

Halloween Pretzels on a countertop.
Pretzels drizzled with white chocolate and garnished with candy sprinkles and eyeballs to resemble mummies.

Halloween Mummy Pretzels

Author: Julie Menghini
Halloween mummy pretzels? Not only is the treat amazingly cute, but it's also delicious. Halloween Pretzels are a treat for your block party or school treat.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword: Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Halloween, How to, Spicy Pretzels

Ingredients
  

  • Pretzel twists and rods
  • White candy coating (Candy melts or almond bark)
  • Small candy eyes and Halloween sprinkles

Instructions
 

Mummy Twists

  • Melt some candy melts in a bowl according to package instructions. Add 1 tsp of oil (vegetable or coconut oil) at a time to thin out the chocolate if it is too thick. Stir well to incorporate.
  • Use a fork to dip the pretzel twist into the chocolate allowing excess to drain off of the pretzel. Place the dipped pretzel onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow the pretzels to set for 15-20 mins.
  • Add the remaining chocolate to a piping bag or ziplock bag. Heat for 10-15 seconds once the pretzels have set. Snip the tip and make back and forth in zigzag patterns of chocolate to create the mummy look. Add candy eyes and allow the pretzels to completely set for 25-30 mins.

Pretzel Rods

  • Add the candy melts to a plastic piping bag and heat the chocolate in the microwave on High for 30-second increments. Press the bag to move the chocolate around so it doesn’t burn. After 60 seconds mash the bag to make sure all candy melts are fully melted.
  • Dip rods into the bag to coat in chocolate. Immediately add sprinkles to some of the pretzel rods and place them onto a piece of parchment paper to set.
  • Allow the pretzels without the sprinkles to set for about 15 minutes. Warm the remaining chocolate in the bag for about 15 seconds in the microwave. Snip off a small hole in the tip of the bag and squeeze the chocolate out in a back and forth motion first down the rod and then back up to create the wrapped effect.
  • Add candy eyes and let the pretzels set for 30 mins.

Nutritional Disclaimer

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!
Recipe Rating




Marlynn

Sunday 26th of September 2021

Had the best time making these with my kids! And they look super cute too.

Julie Menghini

Monday 27th of September 2021

Thank you, Marlynn! Our kiddos love them too.

Emily

Sunday 26th of September 2021

My kids and I think these Halloween pretzels are so fun! The candy eyes are my favorite part!

Julie Menghini

Monday 27th of September 2021

Thank you, Emily! We agree. The more eyes the merrier!

Anjali

Sunday 26th of September 2021

This is such a fun and easy Halloween treat! I can't wait to make this with my kids - they will love it!

Julie Menghini

Monday 27th of September 2021

Thank you, Anjali!

Claudia Lamascolo

Sunday 26th of September 2021

My grandson helped me make these and had such a great time thanks for helping us make memories together and they were delicious too!

Julie Menghini

Monday 27th of September 2021

Thank you, Claudia! My granddaughter loved making these too. Good thing there's no rule for how many eyes each pretzel can have, lol.

Michele

Sunday 26th of September 2021

These are fun and delicious Halloween treats! Thanks for the reminder, I will be making these again this year.

Julie Menghini

Monday 27th of September 2021

Thank you, Michele! They're quick and fun which is a double winner in my book.

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