Easy Candy Coated Pretzel Pumpkins for Kids

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These easy candy coated pretzel pumpkins come together so fast! It’s no surprise the kids had them gone so fast, too.

If you’re looking for more easy recipes the kids will love, be certain to check out the rest of my Easy Pumpkin Recipes!

And be sure to pin this easy chocolate covered pretzel pumpkins recipe, because you’re going to want it again when the kids clean you out.

Seriously simple, y’all. And it’s the perfect treat for a fall party for the kids.

Pretzel Pumpkins:

Whether it’s a Halloween party, a Thanksgiving one, or even just a fun “welcome fall” get-together, because these chocolate covered pretzel pumpkins are so simple, you’ll definitely need this party treat.

And they’re just so cute, with the little stem and all, they’re almost too cute to eat, but these candy coated pretzel pumpkins are so good, well, the kids won’t mind if you sneak a bite or three.

If you wanted to make these easy chocolate covered pretzel pumpkins into a trail mix, it would be no problem (and fun) to let the kids mix ’em up with a handful of peanuts, some cereal squares, and candy corn or marshmallows.

This pumpkin candy is easily done and simple enough that the kids can help.

Then, when they’re passing out the trail mix to their friends, they can say they made it (or helped make it). It’ll make them so proud, which is always fun.

But, even if you’re having these candy covered pretzel pumpkins with just the family, these little candy pumpkins make a fun treat. We had a handful leftover and put them in with some popcorn for a late night snack one evening when a movie ran long.

Just one of the most simple and all-around most delicious fall recipes ever. Heck, these candy coated pretzel pumpkins even make for a quick breakfast as you’re racing out the door to an early appointment. Seriously, not intentional, but it happens sometimes, right?!

Specialty Ingredients:

The following ingredients are affiliate links on Amazon because they may be a bit hard to find in your normal store.  I wanted you to be able to see exactly which things we are using to make these pumpkin pretzels.

• Green M&M’s Candies (And ONLY green M&M’s candies because that’s all you need for this recipe, but if you’re going to have a few M&M’s for a snack, well, you can just pick out the green ones, right?)
• Orange Candy Melts (You can make your own orange candy melt by mixing yellow and red food coloring into some white chocolate, but the melting chocolate get’s lumpy and weird sometimes, then you have to add oil. I find it easiest to just use the store bought, candy melts, honestly.)
• Mini Pretzels

Reminder, not all ingredients in the candy coated pretzel pumpkins are linked above, just the ones that may be a bit difficult to find or that you might be unsure of what to look for.

Must Have Resources:

When making candy coated pretzel pumpkins at home, you really need to have the following Amazon affiliate tools on hand. Maybe you have some of them available already, but it will make it so much easier if you have them all.

• Metal Skewer (Just to make it easier to dip the pretzels–you could also use a chopstick if you have one, or even an ice pick, if you’re desperate.)
• Microwave-Safe Mixing Bowl
• Heat-Safe Spoon
• Parchment Paper (Not wax paper, that will not be as easy to work with, trust me.)

Make it a Meal:

Before you and your kiddos can enjoy this delicious fall dessert, you have to eat dinner. Am I right?

Main Dish: Chicken Tortilla Soup made with boneless chicken breasts.

Vegetable Side: Squash Fries (Have you tried these dipped in my rotel dip? WOW. Just wow!)

Starch Side: This 5-Ingredient Risotto is a wonderful side dish for fall meals.

Refreshing Drink: Pumpkin Pie Mocktail

Best Fall Recipes:

Once you make this fall recipe, you are going to need more party treats, you know. The party’s not much of a party without a lot of options, right?! But, don’t worry, I have a lot of options for fun fall recipes for you!

• Candy Apple Mocktail
• Impossible Taco Pie
• 5-Ingredient Broccoli Cheese Soup

More Pumpkin Recipes:

I’ll be honest, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t love a little pumpkin in my fall recipes. So, I pulled together some of my favorite fall treats and put them here so you can enjoy them, too.

• Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix
• Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Mix Muffins
• Pumpkin Cupcakes

More Party Treat Recipes:

If you’re here less for the overall dinner idea and you’re just looking to make a few fun party treat ideas, well, I’ve got you covered there, too! All of these fun party treat ideas are perfect for some fall fun with the kids.

• Peanut Butter Brownie Pizza
• Bloody Cupcakes
• 23 Easy Halloween Party Food Ideas

I’m also a really big fan of making this Halloween RoTel Dip Recipe!

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