These 20-Minute Chocolate Pretzel Spider Webs are the perfect mix of spooky and sweet for your Halloween celebration! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a fun, no-bake treat that kids and adults will adore. The combination of crunchy pretzels and smooth melted chocolate makes each bite irresistible. If you’re planning a full Halloween spread, check out 15 Easy Halloween Baking Ideas for more creative desserts, and pair them with 6 Easy Halloween Cocktails to complete your festive menu in style.
🕷️ What You’ll Need to Make 20-Minute Chocolate Pretzel Spider Webs :
This recipe keeps it simple with easy-to-find ingredients you can grab from any grocery store or order online. Here’s what you’ll need to make these spooky Halloween treats:
- Dark Chocolate – The first variation uses rich dark chocolate for that perfect bittersweet flavor. I recommend good-quality melting wafers for a smooth texture, but dark chocolate chips or baking bars work just as well.
- White Chocolate – The second version adds a creamy contrast. I used white chocolate chips, but baking bars or melting wafers also melt beautifully and create those delicate web lines.
- Edible Eyes – These candy eyes look just like googly eyes and instantly bring your Halloween treats to life! Choose larger ones for a fun, cartoon-style look or smaller ones for subtle, realistic spiders.
- Pretzel Sticks – The pretzel sticks serve as the “spokes” of your spider webs. If you can’t find short ones, simply break longer sticks in half for a more natural, rustic web shape.
🕸️ How to Make Chocolate Pretzel Spider Webs :
Melt the dark and white chocolate separately using your preferred method — either the double boiler for even, gentle melting or short microwave bursts, stirring between each to prevent burning. If the chocolate becomes too thick or dry, mix in 1–2 tablespoons of whipping cream to restore a smooth texture (just avoid adding too much, or it won’t set properly once cooled). Once melted, pour each chocolate into its own piping bag or a sandwich bag with a tiny corner snipped off for better control. If the chocolate starts to firm up while you work, simply place the piping bag in a warm bowl of water to keep it silky and ready to drizzle.
Lay a sheet of parchment paper on your work surface — this will be the base for both your dark and white chocolate spider webs. Begin by piping a small circle of melted chocolate in the center, then place pretzel sticks around it to create the web’s spokes. Once the base is set, drizzle more melted chocolate in curved lines connecting the pretzel sticks, working outward to form the web pattern. Add a few extra lines if you’d like a fuller, more detailed spider web design.
Add a small dollop of melted chocolate in the center to form the spider’s body, then gently press two candy eyes on top while the chocolate is still soft so they stick perfectly as it sets.
These Chocolate Pretzel Spider Webs are a fun and spooky Halloween treat made with simple ingredients in just 20 minutes! Sweet, salty, and perfectly crunchy, they’re ideal for parties, kids’ snacks, or festive dessert tables — proof that Halloween treats can be easy, creative, and delicious!
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Easy Chocolate Pretzel Spider Webs You Can Make in Just 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Description
These Chocolate Pretzel Spider Webs are a quick, spooky-sweet Halloween treat made with pretzels, chocolate, and candy eyes. They’re simple, fun to make, and perfect for parties or family snacks!
Ingredients
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Dark chocolate or white chocolate (melting wafers or chips)
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Pretzel sticks
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Candy eyes
Instructions
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Melt the dark and white chocolate separately using a double boiler or microwave.
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Arrange pretzel sticks in a star shape on parchment paper and pipe melted chocolate to form web lines.
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Add a small dollop of chocolate in the center and place two candy eyes to create your “spider.”
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Let them cool until the chocolate hardens, then gently lift and serve.
Notes
For smoother melting, stir frequently and avoid overheating.
You can mix dark and white chocolate for a two-tone web effect.
Store in a cool, dry place or refrigerate to keep them firm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~160 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 3 g
