Easy Rolo Pretzel Bites
This popular 3 ingredient Easy Rolo Pretzel Bites recipe with M&M candy is a quick snack for the holidays. Rolo pretzels are alway a hit at holiday parties, combining a crunchy pretzel base, gooey melted caramel Rolos and festive Christmas M&M’s.
For more easy holiday pretzel treats try my Rolo pretzel Turtle bites, Rolo reindeer pretzels, Chex mix and Rolo pretzel sandwiches.
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Christmas Pretzels With Rolo’s
Until you make and try these homemade pretzels bites you might not realize how good the contrasting flavors of salty pretzel and the chewy caramel-chocolate Rolo are.
M&M Rolo pretzels add the popular red and green candy with holiday sprinkles giving them a wonderful joyful holiday appearance for the holiday serving platter.
I love how this pretzel snack recipe tastes as good as it looks for one of the best easy Christmas treats to please a crowd!
They are the ultimate bite-sized pretzel snack that satisfies cravings for both sweet and salty like my Christmas popcorn and Christmas Chex mix!
Ingredients
- Pretzel Snaps
- Rolo Candy – I used dark salted caramel but you can use milk chocolate as well
- M&M Candy – red and green holiday M&M’s or use your favorite M&M colors
- Nonpareil Sprinkles – are an optional ingredient but add a great festive holiday touch
Substitutions & Variations – You can use mini twists or waffle rounds in place of the pretzel snaps. Any flavor of Rolo will work, or use mini peanut butter cups or soft caramels instead. Make the pretzel bites with or without the holiday sprinkles.
Recipe tip!
Easily adjust the recipe by halving, doubling, or tripling the quantities based on how much you will need. Working in small batches helps to ensure you have enough time to finish decorating before the outer chocolate hardens.
How To Make Easy Rolo Pretzel Bites
STEP ONE – -Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
STEP TWO – Place the pretzels onto the tray in a single layer. Then add a Rolo onto each pretzel. Transfer the tray into the oven and bake for 2-3 minutes, just until the chocolate softens but does not fully melt and flatten out. (I usually do 2 minutes if the chocolates are room temperature and I do 3 minutes if the chocolates were refrigerated.)
STEP THREE – Remove the tray from the oven and then begin decorating by gently pressing one M&M onto the tops of each Rolo. Work quickly before the chocolate sets.
STEP FOUR – Once the M&M’s are on, you can add the nonpareil sprinkles if desired.
STEP FIVE – Allow the chocolates to set before serving. You can let it set at room temperature for about 20 minutes or refrigerate it for 10 minutes to speed up the process.
Enjoy!
Storage Instructions
Store the pretzel candy in an airtight container at room temperature for 10 to 14 days. You can also store leftover candy in the refrigerate using an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
PrintEasy Rolo Pretzel Bites
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 48
Description
This popular Easy Rolo Pretzel Bites recipe with M&M candy is one of the best snacks or treats for the holidays. Pretzel bites are alway a hit at holiday parties featuring a crunchy pretzel base, gooey melted Rolo, with festive Christmas M&M’s and sprinkles on top!
Ingredients
48 dark salted caramel Rolos
48 pretzel snaps (or mini twists or waffle rounds)
48 red and green M&M’s
1/4 cup holiday nonpareil sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place the pretzels onto the tray in a single layer. Then add a Rolo onto each pretzel. Transfer the tray into the oven and bake for 2-3 minutes, just until the chocolate softens but does not fully melt and flatten out. (I usually do 2 minutes if the chocolates are room temperature and I do 3 minutes if the chocolates were refrigerated.)
- Remove the tray from the oven and then begin decorating by gently pressing one M&M onto the tops of each Rolo. Work quickly before the chocolate sets.
- Once the M&M’s are on, you can add the nonpareil sprinkles.
- Allow the chocolates to set before serving. You can let it set at room temperature for about 20 minutes or refrigerate it for 10 minutes to speed up the process. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage instructions:
Store the pretzel candy in an airtight container at room temperature for 10 to 14 days. You can also store leftover candy in the refrigerate using an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Setting Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Christmas and Desserts
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
