Easy Scarecrow Pretzel Rods Recipe
Easy scarecrow pretzel rods are the perfect mix of cute and delicious. These fall pretzel rod treats are simple to make, fun for kids, and a great option for busy working homeschool moms who want easy fall treats without spending hours in the kitchen.
Why Scarecrow Pretzel Rods Work for Busy Moms
When you’re balancing homeschool lessons, work deadlines, and family meals, finding time for baking can feel impossible. That’s why scarecrow pretzel rods are a smart choice.
They’re quick, require just a few simple ingredients, and can double as a fun fall homeschool activity day project. Pair it with activities to foster gratitude throughout the weeks leading to Thanksgiving.
Order your supplies online ahead of time and plan a Friday afternoon no-bake baking session. That way, you’ll have a stress-free way to check off an item on your family’s fall bucket list while also enjoying some seasonal fun.
And because these are no-bake fall treats, you’ll avoid the stress of managing oven time while also keeping little helpers engaged. Think of it as a fun fall activity that ends with a sweet snack.
If, on the other hand, you want a more challenging fall baking activity, make a batch of these 5-ingredient butter pecan cinnamon rolls. This is a good one for middle school students.
How to Make Scarecrow Pretzel Rods
Making scarecrow pretzel rods doesn’t take special skills. All you need is a little prep time and the right ingredients.
Scarecrow Pretzel Rods Ingredients
These no-bake scarecrow treats give even your youngest children a sweet and fun way to get involved with making simple fall treats. Let them decorate to their heart’s content.
- 2 ½ ounces brown melting chocolate
- 2 ½ ounces white melting chocolate
- 1 ounce orange melting chocolate
- 1 ounce yellow melting chocolate
- Eye sprinkles
- Mini Oreos
- Mini peanut butter cups
- Reese’s Pieces (or candy-coated chocolates if you prefer)
- Pretzel rods
- Piping bags
- Microwave-safe bowls (medium and small)
- Parchment paper
Directions
This recipe is simple enough to make with even preschool kids. And the steps can double as a mini science lesson on melting, cooling, and setting.
- Melt one ounce of brown chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl in 15–30 second intervals until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Separate mini Oreos, remove the cream, and use the melted chocolate to attach a mini peanut butter cup to create hats.
- Melt the white chocolate with the remaining brown chocolate and pour into a tall cup. Dip each pretzel rod, tap off excess, and let dry on parchment paper for 8–10 minutes.
- Use the piping bag to attach candy eyes to each pretzel and add a stitched chocolate smile.
- Melt yellow chocolate, pipe “hair” at the top of each pretzel, and add Oreo hats.
- Melt orange chocolate and pipe zigzags under the scarecrow’s mouth. Add more yellow zigzags for extra detail.
- While the chocolate is still soft, press on Reese’s Pieces to look like buttons.
- Let dry for 3–4 minutes before serving.
Store your scarecrow pretzels in an airtight container for up to four days.
Scarecrow Pretzel Rods FAQs
Do you have questions about making scarecrow pretzel rod treats? Here are the most common ones I hear. If you don’t see yours listed, leave a note in the comments.
Can I make scarecrow pretzel rods ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare them a day or two in advance and store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot. They’ll hold their shape and flavor, making them perfect for parties, co-op classes, or a homeschool fall activity day.
What can I use if I don’t want peanut butter?
If your family avoids peanut butter, swap the mini peanut butter cups for another small round chocolate candy. For the buttons, use colorful candy-coated chocolates instead of Reese’s Pieces.
How can I make this part of homeschool?
Think of scarecrow pretzel rods as both a kitchen activity and a fall learning opportunity. Younger kids can practice following directions, measuring, and pattern recognition, while older kids can help with reading recipes and timing. Tie it into lessons on fall traditions or even a themed pumpkin unit study.
Wrapping Up
Scarecrow pretzel rods are more than just easy fall treats. They’re a fun way to bring the season into your homeschool day, encourage kids to help in the kitchen, and make sweet memories without a lot of fuss.
With a little planning, such as ordering your ingredients online and blocking off a Friday afternoon, you’ll have a festive fall activity that feels manageable even on your busiest weeks. Add them to your list of fall homeschool activities or as an alternative to your pumpkin activities for kids, and enjoy the smiles around your table.
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No-Bake Scarecrow Pretzel Rods Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Instructions
- Put the white melting chocolate and 1 1/2 ounces of the brown melting chocolate into a medium size microwave safe bowl. Place the bowl to the side for later.
- Pour 1 ounce of the brown chocolate into a small microwave safe bowl. Melt the chocolate in the small bowl in the microwave in 15-30 second intervals until completely liquid. Then place it in a piping bag. Cut a tiny hole in the tip.
- Separate the Oreo mini sandwich cookies and remove the cream. Using the melted chocolate in the piping bag, put a drop of chocolate on the mini Oreo to attach a mini peanut butter cup to the top of it, to create the hat. Repeat this for each pretzel.
- Melt the white and brown chocolate melts following the instructions above. Pour the melted chocolate into tall cup.
- Tilt the glass a little bit and dip the pretzel into the chocolate. Scrape off the excess chocolate on the top glass and lay the pretzels on a sheet of parchment paper. Let it sit for 8-10 minutes to dry.
- Once the pretzels are dry, use the melted chocolate in the piping bag to attach the eyes a little over an inch from the top of the pretzel.
- Next Pipe a smile under the eyes. Optional: pipe 2-3 horizontal lines on the smile to look like the stitches you see on a scarecrows mouth. Let it sit for 2 minutes to dry.
- In small bowl melt the yellow chocolate melts according to the instructions above.
- Pipe the yellow chocolate at the top of the pretzels, to look like scarecrow hair and then place the Oreo hats on top of the yellow hair.
- Next melt the orange chocolate melts and place it in a piping bag.
- Now pipe zig zag lines across the pretzels under the mouth on the scarecrow pretzel. Repeat the same steps with the yellow chocolate.
- While the chocolate is still wet, put one yellow, orange and brown Reese’s piece on the pretzel to represent buttons on the scarecrow. Let the chocolate dry for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
You can use candy coated chocolates for the buttons if you don’t want two ingredients with peanut butter.
I used brown and white chocolate because I didn’t want to usefood coloring. If youprefer, you can just color your white chocolate a lighter color brown.
