Alright, I have to confess—every year around Halloween, I get ridiculously excited about making spooky snacks that are as fun to make as they are to munch on. These Chocolate Pretzel Spider Webs totally check both those boxes! Crunchy pretzels meet smooth, melty chocolate, woven into a cute little web that’s almost too cute to eat (almost). Plus, they’re crazy simple to whip up with just a handful of ingredients. If you love a mix of salty and sweet with a festive twist, this treat is basically your new best friend for Halloween parties or last-minute school snacks.
Quick Facts
Yield: Serves about 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Main Dish:
24 mini pretzel twists
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
How I Make It
Step 1:
Start by preheating your oven to 200°F. Lay down the mini pretzels in a circle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper—this is going to be the base of your spider web.
Step 2:
Next, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring well after each until silky smooth. If the chocolate gets too thick, add a tiny splash of vegetable oil.
Step 3:
Using a spoon or a small piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over the pretzels in a concentric circle pattern to connect them, then add straight lines from the center out to mimic a spider web. Pop the tray in the oven just for 5 minutes to soften the chocolate slightly and help it set in place.
Step 4:
While that’s baking, melt the white chocolate chips the same way, stirring until creamy.
Step 5:
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and quickly pipe thin lines of white chocolate over the dark chocolate web to add contrast and make it pop—this gives you that classic spider web look.
Step 6:
Let your chocolate pretzel spider webs cool at room temperature, or pop them in the fridge for about 10 minutes if you want the chocolate to firm up faster. Once set, gently lift and enjoy!
Variations & Tips
Swap semisweet chocolate for milk or dark chocolate based on your preference.
Use colored candy melts for a more vibrant Halloween look.
If piping is tricky, try a zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped to drizzle chocolate more easily.
Add a few edible candy eyes to instantly transform it into a spooky spider.
If the chocolate hardens too fast, gently rewarm in the microwave for a few seconds to keep it workable.
Swap mini pretzels for pretzel sticks for a different web pattern and crunch.
How I Like to Serve It
These spider webs are perfect for Halloween parties, school celebrations, or just an afternoon snack when you want a little festive fun. I love pairing them with a warm cup of cider or hot chocolate to get all cozy and fall-ready. They also look darling arranged on a black or orange platter to really emphasize those Halloween vibes!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
If the chocolate softens in warm weather, keep them refrigerated and bring to room temp before serving.
Closing: These Chocolate Pretzel Spider Webs always steal the show because they’re simple, tasty, and just the right amount of spooky—what’s not to love?
