Description
Make delicious Halloween Pretzel Monster Eyeballs with pretzels, Hershey Hugs, M&M’s, and decorating gel—perfect spooky snacks for your party!
Ingredients
Scale
- 35 waffle pretzels (round waffle-shaped work best)
- 35 Hershey Hugs (Do not use Kisses; Hugs melt better)
- Red sanding sugar (for bloodshot effect)
- 35 M&M’s (any bright color works well for the iris)
- Black decorating gel (for pupils and fine details)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
Preheat your oven to 220°F (approximately 105°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking. - Arrange Pretzels on Sheet
Spread the waffle pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure they don’t touch. This will give each eyeball space to melt and set without merging. - Add Hershey Hugs on Pretzels
Place one Hershey Hug chocolate candy on top of each pretzel. Hugs are preferred because they melt smoothly and evenly, creating a perfect base for your “eyeball.” - Bake to Melt the Chocolate
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes. Keep a close eye on the chocolates — you want them soft and slightly melted but not completely liquified or burnt. - Press M&M’s Into Melted Chocolate
Remove the tray from the oven. Immediately press one M&M candy into the center of each softened Hershey Hug. Gently press just enough to flatten the chocolate around the candy, anchoring the M&M in place. - Create Bloodshot Effect with Red Sugar
Quickly sprinkle red sanding sugar around the edges of the chocolate on each pretzel. This adds a spooky “bloodshot” appearance to your monster eyeballs. - Add the Black Pupil Details
Use black decorating gel to draw a small pupil dot on the center of each M&M. For extra fun, you can create tiny blood vessels extending from the pupil with thin gel lines. Let the gel dry for at least 10 minutes to set completely. - Cool and Serve
Let the pretzel eyeballs cool fully at room temperature, allowing the chocolate to harden and the gel to dry. Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
Notes
Hershey Hugs melt more evenly and hold their shape better than Kisses, preventing runny chocolate.
Don’t leave the chocolates in the oven too long or they will spread too much and lose the eyeball shape.
For the best bloodshot effect, sprinkle red sugar while the chocolate is still warm and sticky.
Use a toothpick or a fine-tipped decorating gel for more precise pupil designs.
Store in a cool, dry place and avoid humid environments to keep the pretzels crisp.
Keywords: Halloween Pretzel Monster Eyeballs