Easy Halloween Pretzel Bark with Candy Eyes
A quick and easy Halloween treat featuring salty pretzels, creamy chocolate, and creepy candy eyeballs. This no-fuss recipe comes together in under 15 minutes and is perfect for parties, potlucks, or a spooky movie night.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes (including 30 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, divided
- 1 cup candy eyeballs
- ½ cup festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Spread mini pretzel twists evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar together, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbling (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the hot butter mixture over the pretzels, spreading gently with a spatula to cover as many as possible.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the butter mixture bubbles and pretzels look slightly toasted. Let cool on the counter for exactly 5 minutes.
- While the base cools, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with ½ tablespoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring well after each, until smooth (about 1.5-2 minutes total).
- Pour melted semi-sweet chocolate over the pretzel base and spread evenly to the edges.
- In a separate bowl, melt white chocolate chips with remaining ½ tablespoon coconut oil in 30-second bursts, stirring well, until smooth.
- Drizzle white chocolate over the semi-sweet layer using a fork or small spoon. Immediately press candy eyeballs into the bark randomly. Add sprinkles if using.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until completely firm.
- Remove from baking sheet, place on a cutting board, and break into irregular pieces with a sharp knife.
Notes
Don’t overbake the pretzel base (8-10 minutes max). Let the base cool exactly 5 minutes before adding chocolate. Coconut oil prevents chocolate blooming. For best texture, store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week. For dairy-free, use dairy-free chocolate and vegan butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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