Description
Create spooky Halloween chocolate pretzel spider webs for a delightful and creepy treat. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (12 oz) pretzel rods
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 oz white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or shortening plus extra if needed
- Black sanding sugar or black sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. If the chocolate is too thick, add a little more oil, about 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a drizzling consistency.
- Dip each pretzel rod into the melted semi-sweet chocolate, coating about two-thirds of the pretzel. Let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place the coated pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the white chocolate is melted and smooth. Add more oil if needed to achieve a drizzling consistency.
- Using a spoon or a piping bag with a small tip, drizzle the melted white chocolate over the semi-sweet chocolate coating on the pretzels in a spider web pattern. Create concentric circles, then drag a toothpick from the center outwards to form the web design.
- If using, immediately sprinkle the black sanding sugar or black sprinkles onto the wet white chocolate to enhance the spooky effect.
- Let the chocolate pretzels set completely. You can place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to speed up the process.
- Once set, your spooky Halloween chocolate pretzels are ready to serve!
Notes
- Ensure your bowls and utensils are completely dry when melting chocolate, as water can cause chocolate to seize.
- For a smoother drizzle, you can thin the white chocolate slightly more.
- Experiment with different colored chocolates and sprinkles for varied spooky designs.
- Store the finished chocolate pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Dipping and Decorating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg