Chocolate Pretzel Spider Web – White Gunpowder

Chocolate pretzel spider webs are the perfect no-bake Halloween treat that combines sweet, salty, and spooky. I love making these simple little webs with pretzel sticks and melted chocolate — they’re quick, fun to decorate, and always get attention on a Halloween dessert table.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I love how easy and fun these spider webs are to create. The pretzels give a great salty crunch, and the chocolate holds everything together with just the right sweetness. They’re a great kid-friendly project and make adorable edible decorations for parties or gift bags.

Ingredients

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• Pretzel sticks

• White chocolate or milk/dark chocolate (chips or bars, melted)

• Small candy spiders, plastic spiders for garnish, or homemade chocolate spider shapes

• Optional: candy eyes, sprinkles, or colored sugar for extra detail

Directions

1. I lay out a sheet of parchment or wax paper on the counter or a baking tray.

2. I arrange 6 pretzel sticks in a star or asterisk shape to create the base of each web.

3. I melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.

4. Using a spoon or piping bag, I drizzle the chocolate in a spiral motion over the center of the pretzels, connecting each stick like a spider web.

5. Before the chocolate sets, I press a small candy spider or chocolate spider in the center (or add candy eyes and sprinkles).

6. I let the webs cool and harden completely at room temperature or in the fridge, then carefully lift them off the paper to serve.

Servings and timing

This recipe makes about 6–8 webs depending on size. It takes 15 minutes to prepare, plus 10–15 minutes for the chocolate to set.

Variations

Sometimes I use dark chocolate for the web and white chocolate for the spider, or drizzle orange-colored candy melts for extra Halloween flair. I also make tiny webs on lollipop sticks to turn them into Halloween “web pops” — perfect for kids’ parties.

Storage/reheating

I store the webs in a cool, dry place in an airtight container with wax paper between layers. They keep for up to a week. I don’t reheat them — they’re best kept solid and cool.

FAQs

Can I use colored candy melts instead of chocolate?

Yes. Candy melts are great for adding color, especially orange or purple for Halloween. Just make sure to melt and drizzle the same way as chocolate.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Absolutely. I make them up to 3 days in advance and store them in a cool spot until ready to serve.

What can I use for the spider decoration?

I use candy spiders, pipe melted chocolate into spider shapes, or even place a mini chocolate truffle with candy eyes on top.

Can kids help make these?

Definitely. It’s a mess-friendly, creative project — kids love drizzling chocolate and decorating their own webs.

Will the pretzels soften over time?

If stored properly, they stay crisp for several days. I avoid humid environments to keep the texture fresh.

Conclusion

Chocolate pretzel spider webs are a festive and easy Halloween treat I never skip. Sweet, salty, and super fun to make, they bring spooky charm to any dessert table — and disappear just as fast as I can make them.

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