Description
Easy Witches’ Fingers recipe using pretzel rods, green candy coating, and jelly bean nails. A spooky, sweet Halloween treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1/2 cups vibrant green candy coating disks
- 6 pretzel rods, broken in half (to make 12 fingers)
- 6 jelly beans, cut in half lengthwise (for 12 fingernails)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Melt the candy coating disks in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel half into the green candy coating, leaving one end bare for easier handling or full coverage if preferred.
- Place the dipped pretzels on the lined tray and immediately press a halved jelly bean onto the tip to mimic a fingernail.
- Let them set at room temperature or chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes until the coating is firm.
- Optional: Use a toothpick to etch knuckles into the candy before it sets or decorate with food coloring pens for added detail.
Notes
Work quickly once dipping to ensure the candy coating doesn’t harden before the jelly bean is placed.
Use a variety of jelly bean colors for fun nail “polish” options.
Store in a cool place to avoid melting or stickiness.