Nani's Spooky Monster Eyeballs
These sweet and salty treats are a fun snack that kids and adults go crazy for during the spooky season.
recipesbynani.comMonster Eyeballs are a favorite in my kitchen because they are so simple to put together. You get that wonderful salty crunch from the pretzels paired with the creamy, sweet pull of melted caramel candies. It is the perfect bite for a Halloween party or just a fun afternoon treat.
My best advice is to work while the caramel is still warm but not scorching hot. If the caramel gets too hard before you add the chocolate eye, just pop the tray back into the oven for thirty seconds to soften it up again.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 bag of small pretzel twists
- 1 bag of soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- 1 bag of chocolate candy coated eyeballs or M&Ms
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Arrange the pretzel twists in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Place one unwrapped caramel candy right in the center of each pretzel.
- 4
Bake for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the caramels are soft and shiny but not melting completely.
- 5
Remove the tray from the oven and immediately press a chocolate eyeball into the center of each warm caramel.
- 6
Let the treats cool completely on the tray until the caramel sets before serving.
💡 Tips
Store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. If you want to make them ahead of time, keep them in a cool place so the caramel does not get too sticky.
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