Description
Halloween Pretzels You’ll Love are a festive treat that combines fun and flavor, perfect for creating memories this spooky season. These delightful pretzels are shaped like ghosts and pumpkins, boasting a crispy exterior and chewy center. Easy to make with kids, they can be customized with colorful sprinkles or melted chocolate, making them an ideal addition to school parties or cozy movie nights. Prepare to delight your family and friends with these charming Halloween snacks that will steal the show!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F)
- ⅔ cup baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- sprinkles or chocolate chips (as desired)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water and active dry yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in sugar and salt, then gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, divide into pieces, roll into ropes, and shape into ghosts or pumpkins.
- Boil water in a pot, add baking soda carefully, then boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side.
- Transfer to greased baking sheets and bake at 450°F for approximately 12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before decorating with sprinkles or melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg