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    Home » Dessert » Candy » Halloween Candy Bar Pretzel Bites

    Halloween Candy Bar Pretzel Bites

    Published: Oct 9, 2018 · Modified: Apr 18, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Halloween Candy Bar Pretzel Bites are easy to make with mini candy bars sandwiched between pretzels. A spooky treat that is perfect for Halloween parties!

    Halloween Candy Bar Pretzel Bites

    Candy bar pretzel bites are one of my go-to holiday treats. They are easy to make and easily customizable for any occasion.

    When I found some spooky eyeball sprinkles at the store recently, I knew I had to make a Halloween version. My son took these to a bonfire to share with friends and there weren’t any leftovers.

    Where is the recipe for the Halloween Candy Bar Pretzel Bites? In this post, I will share step-by-step instructions with photos for making the Halloween treats, as well as answering FAQs about the recipe and showing a video of the recipe. But you can go directly to the recipe by scrolling down to the bottom of the post.

    Disclaimer: This post contains links to products for making this recipe. If you use those links, I may earn a commission. Learn more here.

    How To Make Halloween Candy Bar Pretzel Bites

    mini candy bars for Halloween Candy Bar Pretzel Bites

    Step One: Bite-Sized Candy Bars

    Start with a package of bite-sized candy bars.

    The package I used contained 3Musketeers, Milky Way, and Snickers (I didn’t use the Twix bars). You can also try Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey’s Kisses, and Rolos.

    Unwrap one candy bar for each pretzel bite you want to make.

    square pretzels

    Step Two: Square Pretzels

    Spread the pretzels out on a rimmed baking sheet in single layer.

    When making a large number of these Halloween candy bar pretzel bites, start with only a portion of the pretzels and do the rest in batches.

    I like using the square checkerboard shaped pretzels to make candy bar pretzel bites. They are the perfect size for the bite-sized candy bars.

    candy bars on pretzels

    Step Three: Assemble

    Put one bite-sized candy bar on each pretzel.

    softened candy bars

    Step Four: Bake To Soften

    Bake at 300° for about 3 minutes to soften the candy bars.

    add top pretzel

    Step Five: Made a Pretzel Sandwich

    Working quickly, press another pretzel onto the top of the softened candy bar.

    You’ll want to press hard enough to squish the pretzel into the soften chocolate but not so hard that you break the pretzel in half.

    If the top pretzel won’t stick because the chocolate cooled too much and started to harden, return the candy bar topped pretzels to the oven to soften again before continuing.

    dipping halloween candy bar pretzel bites in white chocolate

    Step Six: Dip The Pretzel Bites

    Melt white candy coating or vanilla almond bark in the microwave according to the instructions on the package.

    Dip the candy bar pretzel bites in the candy coating.

    dipped halloween candy bar pretzel bites

    Place the dipped treats on a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet or on a silicone mat.

    halloween candy bar pretzel bites

    Step Seven: Sprinkles

    Immediately top with Halloween sprinkles before the candy coating hardens.

    Allow the candy coating to harden and set before removing from the pan.

    Halloween Candy Bar Pretzel Bites FAQs

    1. Where can I find the square pretzels?

    The pretzel used to make these pretzel bites are called snaps and are widely available at grocery stores in Minnesota. You can also purchase them online here.

    2. Will pretzel twists work instead of the square pretzels? Yes, you can use pretzel twists as well.

    3. Can these pretzel bites be dipped in melted white chocolate chips? I love using white candy coating that comes in a small tray because it is so convenient but white chocolate chips will work too. If you are having issues dipping them in the melted white chocolate, you can thin it with a little shortening.

    4. Have you ever frozen these candy bar pretzel bites? Are they soggy after defrosting? Yes, you can make them ahead of time and freeze them. No, they are not soggy after defrosting.

    Want more pretzel desserts? Try one of these next:

    Peanut Butter Cup Pretzels:

     Peanut Butter Cup Pretzels are so easy to make for Christmas and they look festive too! Try them for your next holiday party!

    Pretzel Turtles Recipe: You can satisfy your sweet tooth in a hurry with Pretzel Turtles!  There are only 3 ingredients, pretzels, caramel filled chocolates and nuts!

    Crispy Peanut Butter Bites: Crispy Peanut Butter Bites are so much easier to make than peanut butter balls or truffles. Sandwich dough between pretzels and dip half in white chocolate!

    Halloween Candy Bar Pretzel Bites

    Halloween Candy Bar Pretzel Bites

    Halloween Candy Bar Pretzel Bites are easy to make with mini candy bars sandwiched between pretzels. A spooky treat that is perfect for Halloween parties!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20
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    Equipment

    Pretzel Snaps
    MARS Chocolate Minis
    Vanilla Candiquik
    Parchment Paper (Twin Pack)

    Ingredients

    • 40 square pretzels
    • 20 mini candy bars
    • 3/4 cup white candy coating
    • 1 tablespoon sprinkles

    Instructions

    • Spread 20 pretzels out on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and top with the mini candy bars.
    • Bake at 300˚F for about 3 minutes to soften the candy bars.
    • Press an additional pretzel into the softened chocolate of the candy bars.
    • Melt the vanilla candy coating according to the instructions on the package.
    • Dip the candy bar pretzel bites in the candy coating, place on parchment paper or a silicone mat and top with sprinkles.
    • Allow the candy coating to harden. Store in an airtight container.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1grams
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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