Halloween Pretzel Pumpkins

These adorable Pumpkin Pretzels have been popping up all over Pinterest for years, and it’s easy to see why!

They’re the perfect mix of salty, sweet, and totally moreish — ideal for Halloween parties, school events, or just a spooky afternoon treat with the kids. No one quite knows who came up with the original recipe, but they definitely deserve a round of applause. With their bright orange colour and irresistible crunch, these bite-sized treats are as fun to make as they are to eat.

Halloween is the perfect excuse to get creative in the kitchen, and these little pumpkins make it simple. They’re quick to prepare, delightfully festive, and a great activity for the whole family. If you don’t have orange food colouring, just mix a little red and yellow — easy! Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or looking for a “sometimes food” snack to share with the kids, these Halloween Pretzel Pumpkins will bring a smile to everyone’s face. So, roll up your sleeves, pop on your apron, and enjoy some sweet-and-salty magic this spooky season!

Halloween Pretzel Pumpkins

Recipe by Stay at Home Mum

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Course: HalloweenCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

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24

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

3

minutes

Calories

270

kcal

Total time

13

minutes

Cook Mode

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Ingredients

• 24 Pretzels

• 250 g  White Chocolate Melts

• 6  Orange Food Colouring

• 24  Green Smarties

Directions

• Lay a large sheet of baking paper on a baking tray and set aside.
• Pour the white chocolate melts into a microwave proof container, and using 10-second increments, microwave them until melted.  (Note, chocolate is notorious for burning,  so only go ten seconds at a time and then stir with a spoon).
• Add in the food colouring and mix well so you have a consistent orange colour.
• If the chocolate starts to get a bit hard to work with – pop it back in the microwave for a few seconds.
• Tip the pretzels into the orange chocolate mix, and place on the baking paper.
• Cut the green Smarties in half, and pop one at the top of the pretzel whilst the chocolate is still not dry.
• Pop in the fridge for a few minutes. That’s it!

Notes

• Halloween Pretzel Pumpkins are not suitable for freezing.
• You can keep them in the fridge for up to three days – just make sure you pop them in a sealed container first.

Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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