Fuzzy Monster Pretzels: Dark chocolate coconut coated decorated pretzels are the perfect indulgence for anyone with a sweet tooth. These delectable treats combine the rich and deep flavor of dark chocolate with the tropical twist of coconut, all while adding a fun and decorative element to the classic pretzel. As you take your first bite, the satisfying crunch and explosion of flavors will leave you wanting more. Impress your guests at your monster themed birthday party.

FREE MONSTER BIRTHDAY PARTY PRINTABLE COLLECTION

These easy to make decorated pretzels have a coating or dark chocolate, colored coconut, and sugar eyes making these the cutest monster party treats. They also make the perfect Halloween Party Treat!

Monster Birthday Party FREE Printable Collection

Cartoon Monster Party FREE Printable Collection: Whether you’re planning a kids birthday party or a fun light hearted Halloween party, this collection comes with a Happy Halloween banner and a Happy Birthday banner both are super cute! These fun little monster have big eyes and are ready to party. The collection has cupcake wrappers, banners, food containers, bingo game and more!

How to Make Fuzzy Monster Decorated Pretzels

These coconut pretzels make the perfect addition to a monster themed party. Whether that be a birthday party or a Halloween party.

FUZZY MONSTER BIRTHDAY PARTY DECORATED PRETZEL TREATS INGREDIENT LIST– full printable recipe below in recipe card

1 (10 ounce) bag Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
1 (14 ounce) bag sweetened flaked coconut
assorted gel food coloring colors to match the theme
Optional: sugar eyes
½ cup white melting candy (If adding eyes)

MONSTER PARTY TREATS INSTRUCTIONS

Divide coconut into three sip top bags (about 1 cup each).
Add a few drops of gel food coloring onto the coconut.
Rub the color into the coconut.
When desired color is reached pour onto a tray or small bowl to dry.
A few times move the coconut around so that the bottom layer of coconut is moved to the top until the coconut is dry.
ONCE THE COCONUT IS DRY CONTINUE WITH THE DECORATING PROCESS.
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Pour dark chocolate melting candy and 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening into a medium microwave safe bowl, heat 1 minute on high, stir until the candy is melted and creamy. TIP: If after stirring the candy it’s not melted continue heating at 60% in 30 second increments.
Pour some chocolate on a sheet of parchment paper, roll pretzel rod in the chocolate making sure to leave enough room at the bottom so your guests can use it as a mess free handle.
Continue adding melted chocolate to the parchment paper as you coat all the pretzels.
Shake off any excess chocolate before rolling the coated pretzel in the colored coconut.
Place coated pretzel on prepared cookie sheet.
IMPORTANT-Only dip ONE pretzel at a time, coat with coconut, place on prepared cookie sheet, and then start the next pretzel.
Once all the pretzels have been coated (about 20) place in the refrigerator to harden the chocolate.
Store in an airtight container.

LEFTOVER COLORED COCONUT

If you are left with colored coconut scraps mix the colors together for a confetti look.

ADDING EYES TO THE COCONUT PRETZEL

In a small microwave safe bowl, add the white melting candy wafers. Heat 1 minute, stir until melted and creamy.
If you have different size eyes, sort them how you want them placed on each pretzel. This will safe you a lot of time.
Using large tweezers, grab one eye at a time, dip in melted white candy and put in place. Press down to make sure the melted candy has contact with the pretzel.

How to Add Flavor to the Melting Candy-FYI

You can purchase candy melts in a variety of colors. Unless you purchase the chocolate candy melts the colored ones are vanilla flavored. While they’re not bad on their own, below you will find some ideas on how to pump up the flavor. NOTE: IF YOU ADD TOPPINGS THE PRETZELS WILL NOT FIT IN THE PRINTABLE PRETZEL HOLDER.

• SPICES: Spice up your candy melts with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice and just about any spice you can think of. Eggnog Pretzels for Christmas or Pumpkin Latte Pretzels for Thanksgiving.

• CAKE MIX: Add a little cake mix to the melted candy for a delicious cake batter flavor. Like these Birthday Cake Pretzels.

○ ¼ cup dry cake mix to 1 (12 ounce) bag candy melts.

• FREEZE DRIED FRUIT: Dip whatever you’re coating with candy and while the candy is still wet dip into crushed freeze dried fruit. Like these Apple Pie Pretzels.

• OILS OR FLAVORINGS: Using either of these products will transform vanilla candy into a fun creation. Be careful and don’t add too much. YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD MORE…..About ½ teaspoon of flavoring or ¼ teaspoon of oil per bag of candy.

• TOPPINGS: Create different combos with toppings like toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, and mini M&M’s.

• CARAMEL: Before adding a candy coating add a caramel coating or swirl of caramel. Like with these Tiger Tail Pretzels or Unicorn Pretzels.

• ESPRESSO POWDER: Create a mocha flavored treat when using chocolate candy and add a tablespoon of espresso powder.

Styling with Decorated Pretzel Rods

These cute treats are more then just a dessert. No…..they are so much more! Below is a list of the many different ways to use decorated crunchy pretzels.

MASON JARS: First I’ll add the obvious and that is to simply put them in a jar and place them on the dessert table.
CAKE DECORATION: Use a serrated knife and cut the pretzel rods the height of a layered cake, decorate pretzels and place them around the outside of a frosted layered cake. BAM!
PARTY FAVOR: Hand out as party favors. You can purchase cellophane bags made specifically for pretzels. Add a thank you tag and you’re set!
CENTERPIECE: Create a centerpiece! Fill containers (like jars or buckets) with the decorated pretzels and line them down the center of a table. Perfect for a kids birthday party!

How to Color Rice

HOW TO COLOR RICE: This decorating trick is easy to do and adds a pop of color to your table. You can customize the rice to fit any color scheme. Follow along as I show you how to dye rice. Do you ever struggle with finding creative ways to decorate for a party? Look no further than your pantry and a box of food coloring! One easy and inexpensive way to add a pop color to your party is with colored rice. Yes, you read that right – rice! So, let’s dive in and discover the endless possibilities of colored rice! Also, scroll down for some ideas for easy ways to create sensory bins.

How to Color Coconut

How to Color Coconut: Are you bored of using plain, white coconut in or on your baked goods and desserts? Do you want to add a pop of color to your coconut-based dishes? Look no further, because today you will learn how easy it is to color coconut! Whether it’s for a festive holiday treat or simply to add a touch of fun to your dishes, learning how to color coconut is a game-changer. Explore different methods and techniques for coloring coconut, using food coloring. Get ready to add vibrant hues to your favorite treats and impress your friends and family with your newfound coconut coloring skills.

HAVE SOME QUESTIONS? CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR ALL THE DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES I HAVE DEVELOPED OVER THE YEARS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO DECORATE PRETZELS

What are Candy Melts?

Everything You Need to Know About Candy Melts — Candy Melts are a colored, flavored confectionery ingredient that’s used for baking and decorating. They’re meant to be melted and used as a candy coating for all kinds of treats, including cake pops, truffles, pretzels and more. You can also use Candy Melts to make molded candies.

Candy Melts VS White Chocolate

THE BEST PRODUCT FOR THINNING CANDY MELTS

WILL CANDY MELTS SOFTEN IN WARM TEMPERATURES?

Candy melts start to soften between 86 and 93°. Something to keep in mind when planning a outdoor summer party.

MORE DECORATED PRETZELS

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In conclusion, dark chocolate coconut pretzels are a delicious and indulgent snack that combines the rich flavor of dark chocolate with the sweet tropical taste of coconut. Get creative with the colors of coconut. Mix the colored coconut together to create another color combo! ADDED BONUS! First dip pretzels in melted caramel then add the chocolate and coconut. What you’ll get is a crunchy sweet and salty candy bar! The possibilities are endless when decorating pretzels. ENJOY! 💗Sheryl

Fuzzy Monster Pretzels

Yield: About 20 Pretzel Rods

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) bag Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
1 (14 ounce) bag sweetened flaked coconut
assorted gel food coloring colors to match the theme
Optional: sugar eyes
½ cup white melting candy (If adding eyes)

Instructions

How to Dye Coconut:

Divide coconut into three sip top bags (about 1 cup each).
Add a few drops of gel food coloring onto the coconut.
Rub the color into the coconut.
When desired color is reached pour onto a tray or small bowl to dry.
A few times move the coconut around so that the bottom layer of coconut is moved to the top until the coconut is dry.
ONCE THE COCONUT IS DRY CONTINUE WITH THE DECORATING PROCESS.

Fuzzy Monster Pretzels

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Pour dark chocolate melting candy and 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening into a medium microwave safe bowl, heat 1 minute on high, stir until the candy is melted and creamy. TIP: If after stirring the candy it's not melted continue heating at 60% in 30 second increments.
Pour some chocolate on a sheet of parchment paper, roll pretzel rod in the chocolate making sure to leave enough room at the bottom so your guests can use it as a mess free handle.
Continue adding melted chocolate to the parchment paper as you coat all the pretzels.
Shake off any excess chocolate before rolling the coated pretzel in the colored coconut.
Place coated pretzel on prepared cookie sheet.
IMPORTANT-Only dip ONE pretzel at a time, coat with coconut, place on prepared cookie sheet, and then start the next pretzel.
Once all the pretzels have been coated (about 20) place in the refrigerator to harden the chocolate.
Store in an airtight container.

Leftover Coconut

Create another look! If you are left with colored coconut scraps mix the colors together for a confetti look.

Adding Eyes to the Coconut Pretzel

In a small microwave safe bowl, add the white melting candy wafers. Heat 1 minute, stir until melted and creamy.
If you have different size eyes, sort them how you want them placed on each pretzel. This will safe you a lot of time.
Using large tweezers, grab one eye at a time, dip in melted white candy and put in place. Press down to make sure the melted candy has contact with the pretzel.

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