Fun and Easy Recipe: Frankenstein Pretzel Rods

If you’re in the mood for some monstrous munchies that will leave your guests amused, you’ve stumbled upon the right blog post! Today, I’ll be sharing an easy, fun, and undeniably festive recipe for Frankenstein Pretzel Rods.

Perfect for Halloween parties, classroom gifts, or even just an evening in watching your favorite horror flicks, these treats are as fun to make as they are to eat!

As October sets in with its crisp air and twilight evenings, the thrill of Halloween lurks just around the corner. From haunted houses to pumpkin-spiced everything, there’s one more treat you’ll want to add to your festive repertoire this year: Frankenstein Pretzel Rods!

Not only are they a visual delight reminiscent of our favorite green monster, but they’re also irresistibly delicious.

Whether you’re planning a spooktacular bash or simply want to whip up a snack that’s as fun to craft as it is to crunch, these pretzel rods are the perfect concoction. Dive into our step-by-step guide below and let’s breathe life into these delectable Franken-treats!

Frankenstein Pretzel Rods Recipe

Ingredients

• 10-12 Pretzel Rods
• 1-1/2 c. Green candy melts, reserve about 1/8 cup for later
• 1 tsp- 1 Tbs. paramount crystals (optional, but ideal)
• ½ c. Brown candy melts or chocolate chips
• Candy eyes – Amazon, Michaels, Walmart, most grocery stores in the baking aisle

Prep: 45 minutes

Yields: 10-12 Pretzels

How to Make Franstein Pretzel Rods

Step 1. Reserving about 1/8 cup of your green candy melts, melt the chocolate in the microwave by microwaving in 30 second increments, stirring in between each session. Remove bowl from microwave just before fully melted. Stir until smooth.

Step 2. Add paramount crystals and stir until dissolved. This will thin out the chocolate so that it goes farther.

Step 3. Spoon the melted green candy melts onto the pretzel rods, and place on the parchment paper to set. You can place it in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes to let it set faster.

Step 4. Once set, melt the chocolate, adding the paramount crystals as you did before.

Step 5. Place the melted chocolate into a piping bag. Cut a small hole in the tip of the bag.

Step 6. Pipe dots where the eyes go, and place the eyes on top. You may need to hold the eyes in place for a couple seconds to make sure they stay firm.

Step 7. Pipe the hair on, and the wiggly mouth with the brown chocolate. Melt the remaining green candy melt and add it to a piping bag, and pipe on the stitches.

Note: I originally drew the mouth and stitches in green, but changed the mouth to the brown chocolate, but forgot to take the in process shots with the brown mouth.

Step 8. You can also make some with just sprinkles for fun! 🙂

Equipment You’ll Need:

• 2 small microwave safe bowls
• Parchment paper
• 2 Piping bags
• spoon
• spatula

Yield: 12

Frankenstein Pretzel Rods

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Dive into the Halloween spirit with these fun and festive Frankenstein Pretzel Rods! Perfect for parties, gifts, or a playful snack, these treats are sure to be a monstrous hit with kids and adults alike!

Prep Time 45 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 Pretzel Rods
• 1-1/2 c. Green candy melts, reserve about 1/8 cup for later
• 1 tsp- 1 Tbs. paramount crystals (optional, but ideal)
• ½ c. Brown candy melts or chocolate chips
• Candy eyes

Instructions

1. Reserving about 1/8 cup of your green candy melts, melt the chocolate in the microwave by microwaving in 30 second increments, stirring in between each session. Remove bowl from microwave just before fully melted. Stir until smooth.
2. Add paramount crystals and stir until dissolved. This will thin out the chocolate so that it goes farther.
3. Spoon the melted green candy melts onto the pretzel rods, and place on the parchment paper to set. You can place it in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes to let it set faster.
4. Once set, melt the chocolate, adding the paramount crystals as you did before.
5. Place the melted chocolate into a piping bag. Cut a small hole in the tip of the bag.
6. Pipe dots where the eyes go, and place the eyes on top. You may need to hold the eyes in place for a couple seconds to make sure they stay firm.
7. Pipe the hair on, and the wiggly mouth with the brown chocolate. Melt the remaining green candy melt and add it to a piping bag, and pipe on the stitches.
8. You can also make some with just sprinkles for fun!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 103Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 129mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g

Conclusion

Who knew Frankenstein could be this sweet and crunchy? This Halloween, surprise your friends, family, and little monsters with these delightful and delicious Frankenstein Pretzel Rods. With a little creativity and a few simple ingredients, you can bring this iconic character to life in the tastiest way possible. Happy Halloween! 🎃🍫🥨