Description
Get ready for fall with these delightful Pretzel Pumpkins! With their crunchy exterior and soft, chewy center, these adorable treats are perfect for cozy nights in or festive gatherings. The combination of salty and sweet flavors, topped with a whimsical green stem, makes them a hit with both kids and adults alike. Bake up a batch of these charming snacks to elevate your autumn celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pretzel dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice blend
- 4 oz green candy melts or chocolate (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pretzel dough on a floured surface to about half an inch thick.
- Cut into circles approximately three inches in diameter, pinching the sides to create ridges resembling pumpkin segments. Place on prepared baking sheets.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg and water until frothy to create an egg wash.
- Brush each pretzel pumpkin generously with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before decorating.
- Melt the green candy melts or chocolate according to package instructions and drizzle over each pretzel for adorable stems.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel pumpkin (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg