Wicked Witch Finger Halloween Pretzels

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Sort through the sliced almonds and pick out the ones that look most like fingernails; set them aside.
3. Place the lime green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl or jar.
4. Microwave on full power for 60 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second bursts at 60% power, stirring after each, until the candy is fully melted and smooth. If needed, add a little shortening to thin the consistency.
5. Using a spoon, coat a pretzel rod with the melted candy. Gently tap the spoon on the edge of the bowl to let excess drip off.
6. Place the coated pretzel on the prepared baking sheet and press one almond onto the tip to form a fingernail.
7. Refrigerate the pretzels until the candy is firm.
8. Once hardened, use a spoon to add a thick, squiggly line of melted candy near the top of each pretzel (to create knuckle wrinkles). Return to the refrigerator to set.
9. After the final layer is hard, use a small paint brush to lightly dust the pretzels with cocoa powder.