Halloween Monster Eyeballs take just a few ingredients for a festive treat. This tasty recipe is perfect for a school Halloween party and more.
This is one of my go to no bake Halloween treats to make. It is so simple but kids go crazy over this. This cute Halloween treat is kid-tested and a hubby-approved recipes.
They are sweet, delicious and they best part is they are budget friendly. If you are looking for more easy recipes, make Halloween Dirt Cups, Halloween Witch Cookies or Halloween Puppy Chow. Check out also Monster Donuts and Halloween Cake Pops.
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Why We Love This Recipe
These Halloween pretzel monster eyeballs are loaded with sweet and salty flavor. We love that these pretzel treats can be made with a variety of ingredients.
Top these pretzel treats with M&M, candy eye, or a Hershey Kiss for a fun twist on this great treat.
Ingredients
- Snaps Pretzels. The square pretzels work best for this recipe.
- Hershey Hugs Candy. The chocolate and white swirls look perfect when they melt.
- Large Flat Candy Eyeballs. These add a festive touch. Find them in the baking aisle.
- Red Sanding Sugar. Just a little sprinkle is all you need.
Make sure to scroll to the bottom to get the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Substitutions and Additions
- Change Candy – You can easily use Rolo candy or a peanut butter candy instead of a chocolate candy kiss to top the pretzel. Candy corn would also be a fun variation.
- Pretzel – Instead of the square pretzels, you can make this with the standard shaped pretzel. Feel free to also use chocolate covered pretzels.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven. It should be set to 200 degrees F.
Step 2 – Spread the pretzels out a baking sheet. I like to use parchment paper to line the pan.
Step 3. Remove all the Hugs wrappers and place a Hug on top of each pretzel.
Step 4. Bake until slightly melted in a preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Bake until the Hugs are slightly melted but still keep most of their shape.
Step 5. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the sanding sugar on top.
Step 6. Gently press a candy eyeball on each of the melted chocolate.
Step 7. The pretzels need to cool completely. They will cool at room temperature, but you can also place them in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This allows for the chocolate to harden.
Expert Tips
- Baking Treats – Don’t overbake and watch closely. The Hugs should be soft but not entirely melted.
- Prepare Baking Sheet – Line the rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. This will make cleanup much easier.
- After Baking – To make sure the candy eye and sprinkles stick, immediately add to the Hug Candy.
- Chocolate Chips – Use chocolate chips instead of candy eyes on the Hershey Kiss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. We have even placed in the freezer for a frozen treat. They taste delicious when frozen.
They will last up to 7 days if stored properly.
Yes, these can be made ahead of time. Make sure they are stored inside an airtight container up to 2 days.
Separate the layers with parchment paper.
More Halloween Treats
- Halloween Puppy Chow Recipe
- Monster Cupcakes
- Fast and Easy Halloween Treats
- Halloween Spider Cookies Recipe
- Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Halloween Dirt Cake Recipe
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Halloween Pretzels – Monster Eyeballs
Ingredients
- 24 Snaps Pretzels the square pretzels
- 24 Hershey Hugs Candy
- 24 Large Flat Candy Eyeballs
- Red Sanding Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- On a baking sheet, lay out the pretzels in a single layer. Remove all the Hugs wrappers and place a Hug on top of each pretzel.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 3-5 minutes until the Hugs are slightly melted but still keep most of their shape.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the sanding sugar on top of the hugs candy and lightly press a candy eyeball on each Hug pretzel.
- Allow to cool completely until the chocolate solidifies. They will cool at room temperature but you can also place them in the refrigerator for 1 hour for the chocolate to harden.
- Then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
