Pumpkin Chocolate Covered Pretzels
These delightful orange chocolate-covered pretzels, adorned with stems and green leaves, make the perfect easy treat for fall! Add these pumpkin chocolate covered pretzels to your must make list!
These fall pumpkin treats are so much fun for kids of all ages to make and take to a party or event.
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It’s super easy to make chocolate covered pretzel snacks with candy melts and M&Ms. Pretzels are so fun to create these fall themed treats with!
What are chocolate covered pretzels?
Chocolate covered pretzels are delicious little treats with the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors. These pumpkin pretzels are made easy by simply using mini pretzels, dipping them in chocolate, and then adding green M&Ms and pretzel pieces.
I love how darling these easy pumpkin pretzels look with orange candy melts and M&Ms! They can also easily be adapted for all kinds of occasions by simply using different colored chocolate.
How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate Pretzels
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Ingredients
- 12-20 Mini Pretzels
- 3 oz Orange Candy Melts
- 1 Tbsp Mini Green M&Ms
- Broken pretzel pieces
Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients.
2. In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely smooth.
3. Dip pretzels into the chocolate, coating them entirely.
Alternately, you can also use this new Wilton Chocolate Melting Pot that keeps the chocolate melted at the perfect temperature!
Tip: I like to use a fork for lifting the pretzel out of the chocolate because it allows the excess chocolate to drip between the tines.
4. Place the treats on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
5. Add a pumpkin stem by pressing a broken pretzel piece onto the top of each chocolate covered pretzel.
6. Add the mini M&Ms to the melted chocolate before it cools. Press the candy into the chocolate so that it really sticks.
7. Place the chocolate covered pretzels in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving.
For more fall treat inspiration, be sure to check out these Apple Pretzel Treats, Pumpkin Oreo Balls or Apple Oreo Balls too!
TIPS FOR MAKING THESE EASY TREATS
- Use Wilton candy melts for best results. The wafer chocolate melts the best. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to other melted chocolate chips to help them melt and pour better.
- Lay the chocolate covered treat on a parchment lined baking sheet for easy moving and transporting before the chocolate has hardened.
- Place the chocolate in the fridge or freezer to completely cool before serving.
How long do chocolate dipped pretzels last?
Store these yummy treats in a large freezer bag or airtight container for up to one month at room temperature. They can also be stored in the fridge to prevent the chocolate from melting or in the freezer for months.
How perfect are these pretzels for a fall-themed or Halloween party?! Easy peasy right?!
More Pumpkin Treat Ideas
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Some of my kitchen essentials
- I love using this non-stick bakeware for all of my baking.
- These silicone mitts are perfect for grasping hot pans and baking dishes.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- These parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging and these large Rubbermaid food storage containers are great for storing baking in the freezer.
I created fun printable gift tags to go with these pumpkin treats! Simply print, cut out, and use them to make an easy gift.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Ingredients
- 12-20 mini twist pretzels
- 3 oz orange chocolate candy melts
- 1 Tbsp mini green M&Ms
- 1 Tbsp broken pretzel pieces
Instructions
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is completely smooth.
- Dip the pretzel into the chocolate, coating the whole thing.3. Place the treats on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Immediately add a green M&M and ¼” piece of pretzel to the top.
- Place the pretzels in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving.
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Do you think adding pumpkin spice to the melted chocolate would work?
I would sprinkle it on top before the chocolate dries. OR you can actually get pumpkin spice flavoured candy melts at Michaels – they’re yummy!