Description
Halloween Pretzel Monster Eyeballs are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween parties. These bite-sized snacks combine crunchy waffle pretzels with melty Hershey Hugs, colorful M&M’s, and a touch of black decorating gel to create eerie eyeball effects that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 35 waffle pretzels
- 35 Hershey Hugs
- 35 M&M’s
- Red sanding sugar (for sprinkling)
- Black decorating gel (for detail)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for melting the Hershey Hugs on the pretzels.
- Arrange Pretzels: Lay the waffle pretzels out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and enable easy cleanup.
- Add Hershey Hugs: Place one Hershey Hug on top of each pretzel, positioning them carefully as they will soften during baking.
- Melt the Hugs: Place the cookie sheet in the oven for 7 minutes, watching closely until the Hugs are shiny and soft but not fully melted.
- Sprinkle Sugar and Add M&Ms: Quickly sprinkle red sanding sugar over the softened Hugs, then press one M&M, with the “M” side facing down, into the center of each Hug to form the eyeball pupil.
- Add Black Gel Detail: Place a very small dab of black decorating gel in the center of each M&M to add detail to the eyeball. Be careful to use only a small amount to prevent slow drying.
- Set in Freezer: Transfer the assembled pretzel eyeballs into the freezer for about 1 hour to allow them to set firmly.
Notes
- Use Hershey Hugs instead of Kisses as they melt better for this recipe.
- Watch the Hugs carefully in the oven to avoid over-melting.
- Place the M&M’s ‘M’ side down for best presentation.
- Use a minimal amount of black decorating gel to ensure it dries properly.
- Freezing the eyeballs helps them set quickly and maintain their shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
