Description
Ghost Pretzels are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween. Mini pretzels are dipped in creamy vanilla white chocolate and adorned with candy eyeballs to create adorable ghost faces. Quick to prepare and no-bake, these pretzels make a delightful party snack or festive dessert for all ages.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 30 mini pretzels (like Shultz or Snyder’s)
- 6 oz (170 g) Guittard Vanilla Milk Chips (equal to 1 cup; half of a 12 oz bag)
- ½ tsp coconut oil or shortening (for thinning the chocolate)
- 0.88 oz (25 g) package Wilton Candy Eyeballs
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with wax paper, parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat and set it aside. This will prevent the pretzels from sticking after dipping.
- Melt the chocolate: In a glass bowl, melt the white chocolate and coconut oil (or shortening) in the microwave. Use short 10-20 second bursts, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the pretzels: Using a fork, dip one mini pretzel at a time into the melted chocolate, turning it over to coat fully. Shake off any excess chocolate, especially from the bottom hole, to create an ‘open mouth’ effect that looks like a screaming ghost.
- Add the eyes: Immediately press two candy eyeballs into the top two holes of each pretzel for eyes. Use a little extra melted chocolate if needed to secure them in place.
- Repeat for all pretzels: Continue dipping and decorating the remaining pretzels, reheating the chocolate once if it starts to harden. Work quickly to ensure the chocolate remains melted for easy dipping.
- Let them set: Allow the chocolate-covered pretzels to rest at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. To speed up the process, place them in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Once set, peel the ghost pretzels off the sheet and enjoy your festive treat.
Notes
- Coconut oil is considered a tree nut by the FDA, so if making these for a child’s school or allergy-sensitive environment, substitute with shortening instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
