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Easy, fun, delicious! 3 ingredient Rolo Pretzel bites are so quick ‘n easy to make for a festive holiday treat that’s salty ‘n sweet! Crunchy, salty pretzels combine with soft, gooey caramel and melted chocolate with a cute garnish. 5 minute recipe.
Holiday-Ready Pretzel Rolos!
- Quick ‘n Easy – A 5 min recipe from start to finish. You’ll sink your teeth into these in no time.
- This 3 Ingredient rolo pretzels recipe is so tasty, like candy turtles with salty pretzel bites!
- Festive Fun – Colorful with red and green candies, this is so fun to make along with Christmas crack, Grinch Oreo balls, and peppermint bark.
How are the holidays going for you? Are you making it all shiny, merry, and bright? 🙂 Here at our house, we’ve been making sweet treats left and right, including whipped shortbread cookies, chocolate peppermint cookies, even Christmas Salad (for some greens, of course). But what’s one super colorful treat that can round it all out? Super easy Rolo Pretzel Bites!
The Easiest Pretzel Rolos
These Rolo pretzel bites require just a few minutes of prep and just 3 ingredients. Beautiful, homemade Christmas treats could not be easier. The bake time is literally 1-3 minutes.
For that small bit of effort, you’ve got ooey, gooey caramel centers that burst out of melted chocolate shells atop crunchy, salty pretzels topped with delicious, candy-coated chocolate. The perfect sweet ‘n salty rolo pretzel bites!
Just 3 Ingredients for Rolos and Pretzels
No fuss, no muss! This pretzel Rolo recipe consists of a few minutes of prep and just 3 ingredients for a pretty, festive, and delicious holiday treat!
- Rolos: caramel-filled chocolate candies that go deliciously in these chocolate delights
- Pretzels: make sure to use pretzels that have a flat, large bottom, like the square-shaped pretzels I used in these photos
- M&M’s: I love using red and green M&M’s for Christmas, but you can use red and pink for Valentine’s Day, spring colors for Easter and more
How to Make Rolo Pretzels (How to melt rolos on pretzels)
It’s super quick ‘n easy to learn how to make pretzels with Rolo candy. Start by preheating the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Next, arrange pretzels in a single, spread out layer. Unwrap candies and place one onto each pretzel.
Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for about 1-3 minutes, or until the Rolo candies are a bit glossy and melted on top.
Gently press an M&M into each Rolo, thereby pressing the Rolo into the pretzel bottom. Enjoy! (These Rolo pretzel bites are extra good when enjoyed melted.)
How to make Pretzel Rolo Pecans / Turtles?
It’s super simple to turn these delights into Pretzel Rolo Pecans, or turtles. After baking candies, press a pecan half into each slightly melted candy. Voila: turtles!
How Long Do Rolo Pretzels Last?
This pretzel and Rolo recipe last about 1 week in the fridge or at room temperature. If you’re planning on freezing these goodies, they’ll last up to 1 month.
Can You Freeze Rolo Pretzel Treats?
Yes, you can freeze these homemade treats! After cooling completely and allowing the chocolate to set, place these delights into a freezer-friendly, airtight container. Keep for up to 1 month, like Christmas reindeer chow.
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Sending you all my love and maybe even a holiday dove, xo Demeter ❤️
More Holiday Treat Recipes
Also try my Oreo fluff, peanut butter blossoms, and pumpkin fluff dip.
Rolo Pretzels
Ingredients
- 24 square pretzels
- 24 Rolo candies
- 24 M&M’s or pecans – I used both!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Arrange pretzels into a single layer, spaced apart. Place one unwrapped Rolo onto each pretzel.
- Bake for 1-3 minutes, or until the Rolo is softened and glossy on top. Mine took 1 minute. Make sure to check often, so the Rolos don’t melt and make a mess! Remove from oven.
- Lightly press an M&M’s candy into the top of each Rolo or press firmly to flatten a pecan into a Rolo. I love eating these right away, but you can wait for it it firm up. Enjoy!
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Just ate the last one we made over Christmas, and I’m seriously thinking about making more! The pecan ones were my favorite, but might try with walnuts or macadamia this time. Thanks for the yummy recipe!
Okay, I am so loving the idea of topping these with macadamia nuts! So thrilled to know how much you enjoyed the recipe, Angelica. 😊