Description
Halloween Pretzels are a fun, festive treat that will add a spooky touch to your Halloween celebrations. These soft pretzels are twisted into eerie shapes, dipped in colorful candy melts, and topped with playful Halloween sprinkles. Perfect for parties or cozy movie nights, they offer a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors that everyone will enjoy. Easy to make and customize, these pretzels are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your seasonal cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- Candy melts (various colors)
- Halloween sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes). Stir in melted butter.
- Gradually add flour until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Divide the dough into small balls and shape into twisted pretzels.
- Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and dip each pretzel for about 30 seconds before placing on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before dipping in melted candy melts and adding sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg