Rolo pretzels are sweet and salty, chewy and crunchy candy made with just 3 simple ingredients- pretzels, Rolo candies and M&M’s or nuts. This Rolo pretzel recipe is quick, easy and perfect for a last minute holiday treat.
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Why Should You Make This Recipe
I have several fun, versatile and easy to make holiday treat recipes on the blog. My personal favorites at the moment are my 3 Ingredient Fudge, 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge, Chocolate Covered Oreos and Puppy Chow. This Rolo pretzel cookie is another fun and easy treat I know you’ll love.
- It’s quick, easy and fun to make. This easy Rolo and M&M pretzel recipe takes about 10 minutes to make and another 15 to set. This is a great recipe to make with kids!
- It’s delicious and versatile holiday dessert. With only 3 ingredients, you probably already have mosy of what you need to make this easy holiday treat. Simply top some pretzels with a Rolo candy, bake for a few minutes to slightly melt the candy, then top with your choice of sweet candy or salty nuts.
Ingredients
This pretzel Rolos recipe calls for only three ingredients. Luckily they are also basic pantry staples. Here’s what you will need to make this easy recipe.
Gather small pretzels, Rolo candy and your choice of toppings such as holiday colored M&M’s or nuts.
Substitutions
Here are my recommended substitutions for this 3 ingredient fudge recipe if you need them.
- Pretzels: The easiest and best pretzel to use to make these Rolo pretzel “cookies” is a square shaped pretzel from Synder’s called “snaps.” A small round pretzel would also work in a pinch.
- Rolo Candy: These are the perfect sized chocolate and caramel candies to top the pretzels. If you can’t find this specific brand, I recommend using another chocolate covered caramel candy.
- M&M’s or Nuts: This topping choice is entirely yours. For something sweet and festive, I suggest holiday color M&M’s. For something a bit more salty, I recommend using toasted nuts such as pecans to make these candies as Rolo pretzel turtles.
How To Make
Learn how to make Rolo pretzels in a couple of easy steps.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 300 F (149 C). Place your preferred number of pretzels on top of the lined baking sheets. Top each of the pretzels with one Rolo candy. Try to get the candy in the center of the pretzel as much as possible.
- Bake the Rolo topped pretzels just long enough for the chocolate to look shiny and slightly melted. This takes about 3 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven to a cooling rack. As soon as the pretzels come out of the oven, top the Rolo candy with your preferred choice of toppings. Press a festive color M&M or pecans into the center of the slightly melted chocolate. Alternatively, top the Rolo candy with another pretzel to make a little Rolo pretzel sandwich “cookie.” Transfer the pretzels to chill in the freezer for about 15 minutes or the fridge to chill for about 30 minutes.
How To Store, Freeze and Thaw
- Store: Transfer any leftover pieces of Rolo pretzel bites into an airtight container to be stored at room temperature for about 1 week.
- Freeze: Allow the rolo candy cookies to fully chill in the fidge or freezer. Transfer them to an airtight and freezer proof container to store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Thaw: Transfer your preferred amount of candy to thaw in the fridge or room temperature.
M’s Expert Tips
- Keep an eye on the pretzels. Once the pretzel candies go into the oven, they don’t need long, only 2 - 3minutes to soften just enough to press a candy, nut or to top with another pretzel.
- Top with festive candy. These pretzel Rolos are delicious just as they are, but as especially fun to eat when topped with colorful candy.
- Chill the Rolo pretzels. After topping the Rolo with candy, the chocolate and caramel need time to fully reset after being softened in the oven. The candy sets more quickly when chilled in the fridge or freezer.
FAQs
Yes, make sure the pretzels are gluten free. M&M’s and Rolo candy are already gluten free. M&M’s are not labeled as such due to the risk of cross contamination.
The chocolate should look shiny on top, but should still have a firm shape. This usually happens after 2 - 3 minutes of baking.
These Rolo candy pretzels can be topped with colorful candy of your choice to match the colors of the holiday you are celebrating. Another fun choice is to top the chocolate with another pretzel to create a little “sandwich cookie,” then dipping the entire sandwich candy in melted chocolate. Top with festive sprinkles.
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Rolo Pretzels Recipe
Equipment
- 1 large baking sheet
- 1 sheet parchment paper
Ingredients
- 36 pretzels see notes
- 36 Rolo candies
- 36 holiday colored M&M's or pecans see notes
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 300 F (149 C).
- Place your preferred number of pretzels on top of the lined baking sheets. Top each of the pretzels with one Rolo candy. Try to get the candy in the center of the pretzel as much as possible.36 pretzels , 36 Rolo candies
- Bake the Rolo topped pretzels just long enough for the chocolate to look shiny and slightly melted. This takes about 3 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven to a cooling rack.
- As soon as the pretzels come out of the oven, top the Rolo candy with your preferred choice of toppings. Press a festive color M&M or pecans into the center of the slightly melted chocolate. Alternatively, top the Rolo candy with another pretzel to make a little sandwiched Rolo pretzel bite.36 holiday colored M&M's or pecans
- Transfer the pretzels to chill in the freezer for about 15 minutes or the fridge to chill for about 30 minutes. Remove from the freezer or fridge to enjoy at room temperature.
Notes
- Holiday Rolo Pretzels: Top each pretsel bite with a colorful candy that corresponds to the holiday's colors.
- Rolo Turtle Pretzels: Top each Rolo candy with a whole pecan.
- Pretzel Sandwich Bites: Top each Rolo candy with another pretzel. Once the pretzel bites are set, dip one edge into melted white or regular chocolate and sprinkle colorful sprinkles.
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