Description
Festive Christmas Rolo Pretzels blend sweet caramel and chocolate with salty pretzel crunch for a perfect holiday treat. Guests will love this simple, delightful snack that brings joy to seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag mini pretzels (about 60 pieces)
- 1 bag ROLO candies (about 60 pieces), unwrapped
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 bag holiday-themed M&Ms (red and green)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by lining a sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for the pretzels. Position the oven rack in the center and warm the oven to a gentle 250F (120C).
- Arrange mini pretzels in a uniform, single layer across the prepared baking sheet, creating a neat grid of salty bases for the sweet topping.
- Delicately place one ROLO candy atop each pretzel, positioning them centrally to ensure even melting and coverage.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the ROLOs to soften gradually without completely losing their shape. Watch carefully during the 3-4 minute warming process.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. While the chocolate remains warm and pliable, gently press a festive M&M into the center of each melted ROLO, creating a slight indentation and securing the colorful candy.
- Let the pretzel treats rest at room temperature, allowing the chocolate to naturally cool and set. For faster results, transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate firms completely.
- Once set, transfer the ROLO pretzel bites to a decorative serving plate or store in an airtight container, keeping them fresh for up to one week.
Notes
- Precision matters when melting ROLOs, so watch carefully to prevent burning and ensure a perfect soft texture.
- Choose dark or milk chocolate pretzels for added depth of flavor and interesting visual contrast.
- Experiment with different seasonal M&M colors to match holidays or special occasions, making these treats festive and personalized.
- Use gluten-free pretzels and dairy-free chocolate alternatives to accommodate various dietary restrictions, keeping the recipe inclusive and adaptable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg