Halloween Kids' Craft: Pretzel Skeletons
Closeup of Completed Pretzel Skeleton
White-chocolate-covered pretzels and marshmallows combine to create a fun Halloween treat that kids will love helping to assemble before they devour them.
Materials Needed:
- white chocolate candy melts
- large marshmallows
- small pretzel knots
- small pretzel rods
- 6-inch lollipop stick
- food-safe black marker
Dip Pretzels
Melt candy melts in microwave according to package directions. Dip pretzel rods and knots into melted candy and set aside on wax paper to allow white chocolate to harden.
Dip Pretzels In Chocolate
Melt candy melts in microwave according to package directions. Dip pretzel rods and knots into melted candy and set aside on wax paper to allow white chocolate to harden.
Build Skeleton
Slide a large marshmallow about halfway down a lollipop stick (Image 1). Top marshmallow with three white chocolate-dipped pretzel knots to form the skeleton's rib cage (Image 2). Finish off the skeleton's body with a large marshmallow for the head (Image 3).
Start Building The Skeleton
Begin to build the skeleton by sliding a large marshmallow about halfway down a lollipop stick.
Add Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels to Form Ribcage
Top the marshmallow with three white chocolate-dipped pretzel knots to form the skeleton's ribcage.
Top-Off with Marshmallow for the Head
Next, finish off the skeleton's body by adding a large marshmallow to the top for the head.
Add Arms, Legs and Face
Snap a pretzel rod in half and push the broken ends into the underside of the bottom marshmallow for legs (Image 1). Using an edible-ink marker, add a face to the top marshmallow (Image 2). Break the top off two pretzel knots to become the skeleton's arms (Image 3). Insert arms into the top pretzel knot in the stack of three (Image 4).
Build the Legs
Snap a pretzel rod in half and push the broken ends into the underside of the bottom marshmallow for legs.
Add the Face
Using an edible-ink marker, add a face to the top marshmallow. Use your imagination and make it spooky or friendly looking.
Create a Graveyard Setting for Added Impact
White chocolate-covered pretzels and marshmallows combine to create a fun Halloween treat that kids will love helping to assemble before they devour them. Try placing your completed skeletons in a spooky setting for added impact.
