Name: Thanksgiving Turkey Pretzels
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 pretzels
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 pretzel rods; 0.5 cup chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons coconut oil; 20 candy eyes; 70 candy corn; 10 orange chocolate coated candies

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Thanksgiving Turkey Pretzels

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Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe glass or mason jar. Microwave in 30 second increments stirring in between until melted and smooth.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange candy corns into turkey “crowns” using 7 candy corns for each crown. Laying out the crowns will help you map out how many turkeys you can fit on one sheet tray.

Dip the top third of a pretzel rod in the melted chocolate. Let excess drip off. Place the pretzel on top of a candy corn crown. Adjust candy corns if necessary making sure each it touching the chocolate covered pretzel. Use another candy corn to prop up the bottom of the rod so it will be level. Place in freezer for 5 minutes to allow chocolate to set.

Use more melted chocolate (you may have to reheat it) to attach the candy eyes and orange chocolate candies for the beak, creating the turkey's face.

Place the assembled turkeys in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set again.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Temper Your Chocolate Properly 🍫
Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together over low heat or using a double boiler to prevent seizing, ensuring smooth, glossy coating that adheres perfectly to pretzel rods.
Work Quickly While Chocolate Sets ⏱️
Apply candy eyes, corn, and orange candies to the chocolate-coated pretzels immediately after coating, before the chocolate begins to set, for secure adhesion.
Use a Dipping Station Setup 🎨
Arrange all candies and components in separate small bowls near your chocolate before you begin, allowing efficient assembly and preventing melted chocolate from hardening mid-decoration.
Chill on Parchment Paper 🧊
Place completed turkeys on parchment paper in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to fully set the chocolate and candies, preventing pieces from falling off during handling or serving.
Customize Candy Eye Placement 👀
Position candy eyes while chocolate is still wet to ensure they stay in place permanently, and angle them slightly for personality—this is the final detail that brings your turkeys to life.