Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth and glossy. If desired, add a small spoonful of coconut oil for an extra smooth texture.

Dip several pretzel sticks (at least 24) into the melted chocolate and lay them on a parchment-lined tray. While the chocolate is still wet, press one candy eye onto each stick to create “eye sticks.” Place the tray in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to set. 

In a separate mixing bowl, gently break up the remaining pretzel sticks to make them smaller. Use your hands (kids are great for this). I found that a potato masher did great too!

Next, pour the remaining melted chocolate over the broken pretzel sticks. Stir until all the pretzels are evenly coated.

Spoon the coated pretzels into cupcake liners placed inside a muffin tin to form small clusters — these are your monster bodies! I filled mine just to the top of the liner and had enough for 12 clusters.

While the chocolate is still soft, gently press two of the eye sticks into each cluster to create the monster heads. You can make a few extra eye sticks and give some monsters three eyes for extra fun!

Chill in the fridge or freezer until firm, about 20–30 minutes.