Halloween is a time for creativity, and what better way to get in the spirit than by whipping up some spooky snacks in your very own kitchen laboratory? These adorable Frankenstein Pretzels are the perfect treat for Halloween parties or a fun activity to do with the kids.
Easy and Fun Halloween Treats: Transform Pretzels into Frankenstein's Monsters
These Frankenstein Pretzels are more than just a delicious treat; they're a fun and easy food craft that even the littlest monsters can help create. Instead of popsicle sticks, you'll use chocolate-dipped pretzel rods to build your Frankenstein's monster.
We recommend using Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Dipping Sticks for this recipe. They're the perfect size for creating these spooky treats, but if you can't find them, you can substitute them with regular pretzel sticks and follow our White Chocolate Easter Pretzel Chick tutorial for some adjustments
The possibilities for sweet, chocolate-dipped pretzel treats are endless! We've created adorable Chocolate Snowman Pretzels, Chocolate Penguin Pretzels, Chocolate Pretzel Reindeer, White Chocolate Pretzel Olaf, Chocolate Pretzel Turkeys, Black Crow Pretzels, and White Chocolate Easter Chicks
But Halloween wouldn't be complete without a spooky Frankenstein twist!
Get Ready to Make Your Own Frankenstein Pretzel Monsters!
These Frankenstein Pretzels are surprisingly simple to make. Here's what you'll need:
Ingredients
- Snyder's of Hanover Dipping Pretzel Sticks
- green candy melts
- black candy melts
- jumbo candy eyes
Supplies
- glass, mason jar, or coffee mug
- parchment paper lined baking sheets
- zip-top bag
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Dip the pretzels in green candy melts.
Find five pretzel sticks that are similar in shape and size. Some curve more than others. Find pretzels that fit together well.
Dip one pretzel into melted green candy melts leaving about an inch uncovered. Remove it from the candy melts and shake it allowing the excess chocolate to drip off.
Set the pretzel onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Dip another pretzel and then set it directly next to the other one. Repeat, lining up all five of the green candy-coated pretzel sticks.
Freeze for 3-4 minutes until the green candy coating hardens.
Tips
To prevent white streaks on your green candy coating, work quickly and place the dipped pretzels in the freezer immediately after coating.
Mix broken pretzels in any remaining candy melts and make chocolate clusters or chocolate bark.
Decorate with hair, eyes, scar, and mouth.
Pipe black candy melts over uncovered pretzels to create hair. Then, add a scar just below the hair to one side.
Attach two candy eyes using candy melts as glue and then pipe on a stitched mouth.
Break or cut a dipping pretzel to create small pieces, approximately ½ inch in length. Dip one end of two pretzel pieces in melted green candy melts and attach them to either side of the pretzel monster to create its bolts. I used just the ends of the pretzel so that each had a nice curved edge.
Related Recipes
If you have fun making these Frankenstein Pretzels, you might also enjoy making these other Halloween pretzels.
Recipe and Video
- 1 -2 bags Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Dipping Sticks
- 2 - 12 ounce bags Green Candy Melts, melted
- 8 ounces Black Candy Melts, melted
- 36 Jumbo Candy Eyes
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Arrange sets of 5 Pretzel Dipping Sticks on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
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To melt candy melts, heat on high power in the microwave for 15-30 second increments, stirring after each until melted.
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Pour melted green candy melts into a tall glass or mug.
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Dip one pretzel in the green candy melts so that all but about ½ inch at one end is covered.
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Lift out of candy coating and allow excess to drip off.
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Set on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Dip a second pretzel then set it so that it sticks to the first pretzel.
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Repeat until you have all five dipped pretzels stuck to each other forming a rectangle.
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Freeze for 3-4 minutes until the candy coating hardens.
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Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before decorating.
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Pour black candy melts into a zip-top bag and snip the tip-off of one end.
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Pipe black candy melts over the exposed edge of the pretzels making the candy look like hair.
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Pipe a scar and a mouth onto each pretzel.
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Pipe a dot of black candy melts on the backside of two candy eyes and attach them to each of the pretzels.
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Pop in the freezer for 1-2 minutes until the candy coating hardens.
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Break or cut enough dipping pretzels to create 36 small pieces, approximately ½ inch in length.
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Dip one end of two pretzel pieces in melted green candy melts and attach to either side of the pretzel monster to create its bolts.
Recipe Video
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
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The Partiologist says
I love all the creations you've made with the pretzels, Frank is a great addition to the collection!
Beth says
Thanks!
Karen @ Sugartown Sweets says
When you can make even Frankenstein look cute!! Your pretzel crafts are some of my favorites that you make!
Beth says
That is great to know. I really have fun making them. 🙂