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    Home » Recipes » Holiday

    Purple People Eater Pretzels

    Published: Oct 14, 2020 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These Purple People Eater Pretzels are super easy to make, delicious to eat and perfect for a Halloween party!

    Purple People Eater Pretzels

    If you’re looking for something fun the whole family can do, these Halloween monster inspired mini pretzel squares are fun to make. I’m a huge fan of Halloween and like to dress up and throw a Halloween party. Food and treats are a huge part of a Halloween party.

    how to make Purple People Eater Pretzels

    I’m always looking for new spooky party food to make each year. These chocolate covered one-eyed, one-horned, flyin’ purple people eater pretzels are going to be a huge hit at our next Halloween party. I love how the purple color pops and will look appealing on the treat table. This would also be a fun activity for the kids to decorate and enjoy when finished. 

    One Eyed Monster Halloween Treats

    More Halloween Treats

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    What is a Purple People Eater?

    “The Purple People Eater” started from a song as a joke and described as a “one-eyed, one-horned, flying, purple people eater”. The song became so popular that they made a movie from it and even called the the defensive line of the Minnesota Vikings Purple People Eaters at one time. Now the one eyed monster lives on through delicious Halloween treats for all to enjoy!

    Purple People Eater Pretzel Ingredients

    Mini Pretzel Squares – I like to use Snaps pretzels.
    Purple Candy Melts
    Candy Eyeballs – the smaller size candy eyeballs work best.
    Purple Jimmies Sprinkles

    How to Make Purple People Eater Pretzels

    In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring after each time.

    Coat both sides of pretzel in the melted purple chocolate and let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. 

    To decorate, place one candy eye in center. Then sprinkle purple jimmies all over pretzel.

    Let the pretzels dry and enjoy!

    Purple People Eater Treats

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    Purple People Eater Pretzels

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    These Purple People Eater Pretzels are super easy to make, delicious to eat and perfect for a Halloween party!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Holiday

    Ingredients
      

    • Purple People Eater Pretzel Squares
    • Mini Pretzel Squares
    • Purple Candy-Coated Chocolate melted
    • Candy Eyeballs
    • Purple Jimmies Sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring after each time.
    • Coat both sides of pretzel in the melted purple chocolate and let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. 
    • To decorate, place one candy eye in center. Then sprinkle purple jimmies all over pretzel.
    • Let the pretzels dry and enjoy!

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