The Halloween season is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with these Easy Halloween Chocolate Dipped Pretzels? They aren’t just festive—they’re delicious, simple, and super fun thanks to those cute bat and jack-o’-lantern pretzel shapes!
I absolutely love this time of year! Entering the holiday season means there are so many sweet treats to make, and I’m practically bursting at the seams with ideas. I’m even getting ahead on Christmas prep—fingers crossed I found the perfect shade of green food coloring for all the Grinch-themed treats I have planned! Until then, we will celebrate the Halloween season with these easy, fun and totally delish Bats and Jacks Halloween chocolate dipped pretzels.
Easy Halloween Chocolate Dipped Pretzels: Bats & Jacks
If you’re strapped for time but still want to create a fun, festive snack that doesn’t disappoint in the flavor department, you can’t go wrong with these Easy Halloween Chocolate Dipped Pretzels. Honestly, separating the jacks from the bats and waiting for the chocolate to set is probably the most time-consuming part of the whole recipe!
Ingredients:
- Bats & Jacks Pretzels
- Orange candy melts
- Black candy melts
- Green candy melts
- Edible eyes (small)
- Coconut oil (optional, for thinning candy melts)
Directions:
Prep the baking sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. This step is essential, especially when you need to move the coated pretzels before they are fully dry.
Sort the pretzels: Separate the Jacks from the Bats into two distinct piles.
Melt the black candy: Place the black candy melts into a melting pot with a little coconut oil. Allow them to melt, stirring occasionally until smooth.
Dip the bats: Dip the bat pretzels into the melted black candy, fully coating each one.
Add the eyes: Place the coated bats onto the parchment paper. Before the chocolate sets, gently press two edible eyes onto each bat, then allow them to dry completely.
Melt the orange candy: Place the orange candy melts into a clean melting pot with coconut oil. Heat and stir occasionally until melted and smooth.
Dip the jacks: Dip the Jack O’Lantern pretzels into the orange melted candy until fully coated, then place them on the parchment paper to dry.
Add green stems (optional): Place the green candy melts into a clean melting pot with coconut oil and stir until smooth. Using a toothpick, paint the stem of each Jack O’Lantern pretzel green. (Note: While optional, adding green to the stems gives them a great extra pop!)
Allow everything to dry: Allow everything to dry completely and enjoy.
Easy Halloween Chocolate Dipped Pretzels: Bats & Jacks
Ingredients
- 10 packages Bats & Jacks Pretzels
- 1-2 cups Orange candy melts
- 1-2 cups Black candy melts
- 1/4 cup Green candy melts
- Edible eyes small
- 3 teaspoons Coconut oil (I add about 1/2 teaspoon per 1 cups of candy melts or until I get a smooth and silky constancy.) optional, for thinning candy melts
Instructions
- Prep the baking sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. This step is essential, especially when you need to move the coated pretzels before they are fully dry.
- Sort the pretzels: Separate the Jacks from the Bats into two distinct piles.
- Melt the black candy: Place the black candy melts into a melting pot with a little coconut oil. Allow them to melt, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Dip the bats: Dip the bat pretzels into the melted black candy, fully coating each one.
- Add the eyes: Place the coated bats onto the parchment paper. Before the chocolate sets, gently press two edible eyes onto each bat, then allow them to dry completely.
- Melt the orange candy: Place the orange candy melts into a clean melting pot with coconut oil. Heat and stir occasionally until melted and smooth.
- Dip the jacks: Dip the Jack O’Lantern pretzels into the orange melted candy until fully coated, then place them on the parchment paper to dry.
- Add green stems (optional): Place the green candy melts into a clean melting pot with coconut oil and stir until smooth. Using a toothpick, paint the stem of each Jack O’Lantern pretzel green. (Note: While optional, adding green to the stems gives them a great extra pop!)
- Allow to dry: Allow everything to dry completely and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to add coconut oil to the almond bark?
No, you do not have to add coconut oil, it’s totally optional. In my opinion it does give it a smoother texture, making the consistency easier to work with than without it.
Can you add other types of oil?
Yes, but be sure it’s not an oil that will leave a lingering flavor being.
Do you have to use a melting pot to melt the chocoalte?
No, BUT it’s great for keeping the chocolate melted while you work. I have been using my Wilton candy melt pot for YEARS and it’s still going strong, if you do a lot with candy melts or almond bark I highly suggest getting one.
Do you have any other Halloween treats?
Of course we do, we have a variety of Halloween treats. Listed below are a few of my favorite. Don’t forget to browse our website to find more sweet treats for your upcoming Halloween festivities.
No-Bake Oreo Pretzel Spider Webs: Whip up these spooky and fun No-Bake Oreo Pretzel Spider Webs for your next Halloween party! Made with a crunchy pretzel star base, melted white chocolate webs, and adorable mini Oreo spiders, this sweet-and-salty treat is easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Easy Blood Splattered Halloween Pretzels – Salty, crunchy twist pretzels dipped in creamy white chocolate and finished with a spooky red candy blood splatter—the perfect easy treat for your Halloween party!
Easy Halloween White Chocolate Mummy Pretzels – If you are looking for something easy, affordable without sacrificing the fun festive factor these might be what you’ve been looking for. These spooky and fun Easy Halloween White Chocolate Mummy Pretzels are all that and a bag of chips, perfect for your Halloween gatherings! These sweet-and-salty treats are made with crisp pretzels, melted almond bark bandages, and googly candy eyes—the ultimate festive snack for your next Halloween party.
Halloween Mummy Jalapeno Poppers – Give your Halloween spread something extra festive with these Halloween Mummy Jalapeno Poppers! They are easy to make, crazy festive and sure to be a crowd pleaser. Made using jalapeños stuffed with Lit’l Smokies sausages, covered in a seasoned cream cheese and mozzarella blend, and wrapped in mummy bandages made of crescent dough. Baked until golden these are sure to be something everyone will enjoy.
Halloween Black Cat Chocolate Cupcakes – These hold a special place in my heart—they were one of the first fun recipes I ever created as a blogger! Things have improved a lot since then, but this recipe is still super fun, totally festive, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and crazy cute! Plus, it’s definitely a project you can get the kids involved in! All you need is a box of chocolate cake mix, Hershey mini bars, chocolate sprinkles, chocolate frosting, chocolate chips, candy corn, and writing gel. The kids are sure to devour them!
Halloween Dessert Cake Mix Donuts – An easy, kid-friendly Halloween dessert that transforms a standard boxed cake mix into soft, baked donuts in under 30 minutes. Baked in a donut pan and dipped in a custom-colored sweet vanilla glaze, these simple 4-ingredient donuts are perfect for quick holiday treats, party snacks, or fun family baking in the kitchen.
