Three ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to whip up a batch of pumpkin pretzels. Since they're so quick to make, this treat is ideal when you need a last-minute Halloween snack or movie night treat. You can also make this with large pretzels—consider using a piece of green licorice for the stem if you go big.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup green candy-coated sunflower seeds, or green M&Ms
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12 ounces orange candy coating
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3 cups small pretzel twists
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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If you are using green M&Ms, cut them in half and set them aside for now.
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Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with waxed paper or parchment.
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Place the orange candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating. Take it out of the microwave when there are still a few unmelted bits remaining and stir until the final pieces melt.
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Drop the whole pretzel in the coating and submerge it slightly. Use a fork or dipping tools to pull the pretzel out of the candy coating. Let the excess drip back into the bowl, then place it on the prepared baking sheet.
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While the coating is still wet, press a green candy-coated sunflower seed or half of an M&M into the top of the pretzel to represent the pumpkin stem. Repeat until all of the pretzels are dipped.
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Place the pretzels in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set the coating.
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Serve and enjoy!
Tip
- They will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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487 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
66g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 487 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 67% |
Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
Sodium 372mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate 66g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 45g | |
Protein 7g | |
Vitamin C 1mg | 4% |
Calcium 138mg | 11% |
Iron 1mg | 8% |
Potassium 263mg | 6% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |