Description
These Monster Pretzel Bites are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween or any spooky occasion. Featuring crunchy pretzel snaps topped with soft, melty Hershey’s Hugs, colorful sanding sugar, and adorable royal icing eyes, these bites are quick to make and sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pretzel snaps
- 12 pieces Hershey’s Hugs
- 2 tablespoons black sanding sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange sanding sugar
- 24 royal icing eyes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for melting the Hershey’s Hugs on the pretzel snaps.
- Arrange Pretzels: Place the pretzel snaps flat on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Add Chocolate: Unwrap each Hershey’s Hug and place one on top of each pretzel snap.
- Bake Pretzel Bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes or until the Hershey’s Hugs are shiny and soft but not fully melted through.
- Add Toppings: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the pretzel hugs with black and orange sanding sugar. Then gently press two royal icing eyes onto each Hug. If the Hugs are not soft enough to press the eyes on, place them back in the oven for an additional 30 seconds.
- Set and Chill: Allow the Monster Pretzel Bites to set by refrigerating them for 15 minutes. This helps the chocolate firm up and hold the decorations in place.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve and enjoy these fun and festive Monster Pretzel Bites!
Notes
- Store Monster Pretzel Bites in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 2 weeks.
- Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Customize the sanding sugar colors to fit different themes or holidays.
- If royal icing eyes are unavailable, edible candy eyes or small dots of white and black icing can be used as substitutes.
- Handle the baked pretzel bites gently to avoid breaking the pretzels or displacing the decorations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
