Easy Halloween Bark with Pretzel Mummies: The Ultimate Spooky Sweet Treat

Get ready to conjure up some magic in your kitchen with this incredibly easy and utterly delightful Halloween Bark recipe featuring adorable pretzel mummies! Perfect for the spooky season, this no-bake treat combines the irresistible crunch of pretzels with rich chocolate, artfully decorated with your favorite Halloween candies and vibrant sprinkles. It’s a simple, delicious, and wonderfully customizable dessert that promises fun for the whole family and is sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering.

Why This Halloween Bark is a Must-Make This Spooky Season

When October rolls around, the hunt for easy, delicious, and festive Halloween treats begins. This charmingly ghoulish Halloween bark fits the bill perfectly! It’s the ideal no-bake dessert to whip up with your kids, turning a simple recipe into a fun, interactive activity that everyone will enjoy. Imagine their delight as they help melt the chocolate, crush the pretzels, and scatter all sorts of colorful, spooky toppings.

This particular chocolate pretzel bark creation goes beyond basic with its adorable white chocolate mummies. It’s an eye-catching centerpiece and a crowd-pleaser that combines sweet and salty flavors in every bite. With just a few staple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a memorable treat in minutes, leaving you more time to enjoy the Halloween festivities.

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, preparing lunchbox surprises, or just looking for a simple snack to enjoy during a scary movie marathon, this bark is incredibly versatile. It’s a fantastic alternative to traditional candy or elaborate baked goods, offering maximum festive impact with minimal stress. Plus, who can resist the delightful crunch of pretzels coated in smooth chocolate?

Essential Ingredients for Your Spooky Halloween Bark

One of the best things about this easy Halloween bark recipe is its simplicity, requiring just a few core ingredients plus your choice of fun toppings. Here’s what you’ll need to create this ghoulishly good treat:

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: These form the rich, dark base of our bark. You can also use milk chocolate or dark chocolate, depending on your preference.
• Mini pretzels: We use these both crushed into the bark for texture and whole on top to create our adorable mummies. The salty crunch perfectly balances the sweetness of the chocolate.
• Halloween sprinkles: A festive assortment of orange, black, purple, and green sprinkles will instantly elevate the spooky factor. Look for ghost, bat, or pumpkin shapes for extra charm!
• White chocolate chips: Essential for creating the “mummy” bandages and adding a contrasting flavor layer.
• Reese’s Pieces: These iconic orange, yellow, and brown candies add a pop of color and peanut butter flavor.
• Candy pumpkins: Classic Halloween candy that adds a chewy texture and bright orange hue.
• Candy eyeballs: The secret ingredient for bringing your pretzel mummies to life with a playful, spooky gaze.

Feel free to get creative with your toppings! The beauty of bark is its adaptability. Other fantastic additions include:

• Candy corns
• Chopped Kit Kat bars or other chocolate bars
• M&M’s (especially Halloween-themed colors)
• Crushed Oreo cookies for a “dirt” effect
• Gummy worms or spiders
• Mini chocolate chips
• Chopped nuts (peanuts, almonds, pecans) for added crunch
• Mini marshmallows (if added after the chocolate sets slightly)

Step-by-Step Guide: Crafting Your Spooky Halloween Pretzel Bark

Making this festive Halloween bark is incredibly simple, requiring no special equipment or advanced baking skills. Just follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare Your Chocolate Base

Step 1: Begin by melting your semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are completely smooth and glossy. You have a couple of easy methods for this:

• Microwave Method: This is the quickest way. Place your chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval. It’s crucial not to overheat the chocolate, as this can cause it to seize and become grainy. Continue until just smooth.
• Double Boiler Method: For a more controlled melt, use a double boiler. Place a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir continuously until the chocolate is smooth. This method is great for preventing scorching.

2. Combine and Spread

Step 2: Once your chocolate is beautifully melted, stir in one cup of roughly chopped mini pretzels. Ensure the pretzels are well coated in the chocolate. The combination of sweet chocolate and salty pretzels is truly addictive!

Next, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. This is a crucial step to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of your bark once hardened. Parchment paper also helps with cleanup, which is always a bonus!

Using a rubber spatula, carefully spread the chocolate pretzel mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Aim for a rectangular shape, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. A uniform thickness helps the bark harden evenly and break into nicer pieces.

3. Decorate with Spooky Delights

Step 3: Now for the fun part – decorating your bark! While the chocolate is still wet, artfully arrange whole mini pretzels, scatter your favorite Halloween-themed sprinkles, place mini candy pumpkins, and sprinkle Reese’s Pieces across the surface. Press them gently into the chocolate so they adhere well. This is where your creativity can truly shine!

Once decorated, place the entire baking sheet into the fridge to allow the chocolate to harden. This usually takes about 15-30 minutes, depending on the thickness of your bark and the temperature of your fridge. You want it firm enough that the toppings are set but not completely brittle yet, as we still have to add the mummies.

4. Create the Pretzel Mummies

Step 4: While the main bark layer is chilling, prepare your white chocolate mummies. Melt the white chocolate chips until smooth, using either the microwave or double boiler method as described above. Once melted, carefully transfer the white chocolate to a sturdy ziploc bag. Snip off a tiny corner of the bag to create a makeshift piping bag. This allows for precise drizzling.

Retrieve your partially hardened bark from the fridge. Take the whole mini pretzels you placed on top and drizzle the melted white chocolate over them in a crisscross pattern, mimicking mummy bandages. Don’t worry about perfection; uneven lines add to the charm! Immediately after drizzling each pretzel, gently press two candy eyeballs onto it. The melted white chocolate will act as an edible glue, securing the eyeballs in place to give your mummies their spooky stare.

5. Final Chill and Serve

Step 5: Once all your pretzel mummies are complete and staring back at you, place the entire baking sheet back into the fridge. Let it chill again until the white chocolate is completely hardened, which typically takes another 15-30 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the bark is firm to the touch and easily snaps.

Once fully hardened, remove the bark from the fridge. Gently peel it off the parchment paper. Place the bark on a clean cutting board and break it into irregular pieces using your hands or a sharp knife. The beauty of bark is its rustic, fragmented appearance, so don’t worry about perfect squares. Arrange the spooky pieces on a serving platter and get ready for some delighted oohs and aahs!

Storing Your Spooky Sweet Treats

If by some miracle you have any leftover Halloween candy bark (it’s hard to resist!), proper storage will keep it fresh and delicious. This treat stores best in the fridge or freezer due to the chocolate and candy components. To maintain its delightful crunch and prevent it from becoming sticky or melting, I highly recommend storing the Halloween bark in an airtight container or a heavy-duty ziploc bag in the freezer. It will stay fresh for up to 2-3 weeks in the fridge and even longer in the freezer, though the texture might soften slightly if it gets too warm. You can enjoy it straight from the freezer for an extra-chilled, satisfyingly crunchy snack!

Why You’ll Fall for This Spooky Bark

There’s something truly magical about the combination of salty pretzels and sweet chocolate. It’s a flavor profile that appeals to nearly everyone, making this bark an instant hit. And honestly, how adorably scary are these pretzel mummies? They add such a unique and charming touch that sets this Halloween bark apart from other festive treats.

This recipe isn’t just about the end product; it’s about the fun of making it! It’s a fantastic activity for kids, encouraging creativity and getting them involved in the kitchen. They’ll love choosing their favorite candies, arranging the toppings, and, of course, seeing their mummy creations come to life. This hands-on experience makes the treat even more special, whether it’s for a Halloween party, a special treat to share with friends, or a delightful addition to their school lunchbox.

This bark offers a creative way to use up leftover Halloween candy too, making it a sustainable and practical recipe for the post-holiday sugar rush. It’s a simple yet impressive way to dress up classic pretzel bark for the spooky season. If you’re a fan of the sweet and salty goodness of pretzels, you might also love these chocolate caramel pretzel bars for another delightful dessert idea!

I genuinely can’t wait to make this again for Halloween this year. It’s become a beloved tradition in my home, bringing smiles and deliciousness with every bite. The ease, the fun, and the fantastic flavor profile make it an undeniable staple for any Halloween celebration. Give it a try, and watch it become a new favorite in your family too!

More Spooktacular Halloween Recipes to Try

If you’re looking for more fun and festive treats to make this Halloween, be sure to check out these other easy and delicious recipes:

• Halloween Oreo Balls: These no-bake delights are rich, creamy, and can be decorated in endless spooky ways!
• Oreo Spiders: A classic, cute, and slightly creepy treat that’s perfect for little hands to help make.
• Strawberry Ghosts: Healthy, sweet, and adorable, these chocolate-dipped strawberries are a lighter option.
• Halloween Crack: An addictive, salty-sweet toffee treat that’s impossible to stop eating!

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Halloween Bark Recipe with Pretzel Mummies

By:
Joy Shull

This easy Halloween bark with crunchy white chocolate pretzel mummies is so fun to make! A truly spooky and delicious dessert perfect for October gatherings and kid-friendly fun.

Prep:

15 minutes
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Chill Time:

1 hour
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Total:

1 hour
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15 minutes
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Servings:
15

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Ingredients

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  1
  cup
  chopped mini pretzels

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  20
  oz
  semi-sweet chocolate chips

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  1
  cup
  white chocolate chips

For topping

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  Whole mini pretzels

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  Reese’s Pieces

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  Halloween sprinkles

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  Candy pumpkins

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  Candy eyeballs

Instructions

• Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth (microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring, or use a double boiler).
• Stir one cup of chopped mini pretzels into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are well coated.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal.
• Spread the chocolate pretzel mixture evenly into a rectangular shape (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick) on the parchment paper using a rubber spatula.
• While the chocolate is still wet, decorate the bark with whole mini pretzels (for mummies), Halloween sprinkles, mini candy pumpkins, and Reese’s Pieces. Gently press toppings into the chocolate.
• Place the decorated Halloween bark in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to partially harden.
• Melt the white chocolate chips until smooth. Transfer the melted white chocolate to a ziploc bag and snip off a tiny tip from one corner.
• Drizzle the white chocolate over the whole pretzels on top of the bark to create a mummy bandage effect. Immediately place two candy eyeballs on each white chocolate-drizzled pretzel mummy.
• Return the bark to the fridge and chill for another 15-30 minutes, or until completely hardened.
• Once firm, break the bark into irregular pieces and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge or freezer to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Calories:
366
kcal

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Carbohydrates:
42
g

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Protein:
4
g

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Fat:
20
g

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Saturated Fat:
12
g

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Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g

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Monounsaturated Fat:
6
g

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Trans Fat:
0.04
g

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Cholesterol:
5
mg

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Sodium:
140
mg

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Potassium:
279
mg

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Fiber:
4
g

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Sugar:
29
g

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Vitamin A:
29
IU

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Vitamin C:
0.3
mg

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Calcium:
55
mg

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Iron:
3
mg

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