Spooky Pretzel Owls Recipes

SPOOKY PRETZEL OWLS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate chips in microwave or over stove until smooth.
• Add 5 drops of green food dye and mix until chocolate turns green.
• Dip soft pretzel in chocolate and let rest on food rack for 10 minutes.
• Use a piping bag filled with white frosting to decorate pretzel with thin lines. Press 4 banana candies onto bottom of pretzel to make Owl's feet.
• Press 1 candy corn in center of pretzel for Owl's nose.
• Twist off top of chocolate sandwich cookie then press onto top right and top left of pretzel for Owl's eyes.
• Press on chocolate mints onto chocolate sandwich cookie for Owl's eye balls. Press on 2 inch slice of apple green licorice for Owl's eye brow.
• Enjoy!

SPOOKY PRETZEL BONES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; divide into 12 portions. Roll each into a 14-in. rope; tie a knot at each end., Preheat oven to 425°. In a large saucepan, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Place 1 pretzel at a time into boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with egg; sprinkle with desired topping. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.