This Rolo Pretzel Bites recipe is super simple to make and everyone will love them. Chocolate, caramel and crunchy pretzels make this treat a winner.
This homemade Rolo Pretzel Bites recipe is the best way to turn a boring bag of pretzels into a delicious dessert or party treat, complete with a rich and creamy chocolate center! The crunchy and salty pretzels give it that perfect flavor thats so addicting.
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What We Love About This Rolo Pretzel Delights Recipe
- 20 Minute Dessert: These rolo turtle treats take less an 20 minutes to make, with less than 5 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of chill time.
- Easy Clean-up: Mom will love the easy clean up for this recipe.
- 3 Ingredients: These rolo pretzel bites ingredients consist of pretzels, rolo candies, and pecan halves. Don’t like caramel, try using a hershey kiss instead.
Ingredient Notes
- Pretzels: For this recipe pretzel snaps, also known as the square shaped ones, will work the best. I would not recommend using the twist shaped pretzels as they will become messy when the chocolate is melted.
Variations and Substitutions
- Caramel Chocolate Candies – Swap the Rolo’s for your favorite chocolate covered caramel candies. Or use a square of a chocolate bar and a mini soft caramel candy.
- Chocolate Peanut Cups – Use mini Reese’s peanut butter cups in place of Rolo candies.
- Air Fryer – For quicker preheat time, you can opt for using an air fryer, although you might need to split into 2 batches depending on how big your air fryer is.
How to Make Rolo Pretzel Delights
These are the basic steps for making Rolo Pretzel Bites. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions. See more treat recipe on Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram.
STEP 1: PREPPING
Start by preheating the oven to 325 degrees f. Prepare your pan by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: ARRANGE PRETZELS ANS CANDIES
Then, arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet. On top of each pretzel square you will want to place one Rolo candy on top of each one.
STEP 3: BAKE AND PRESS IN PECAN
Add to the preheated oven, flash bake for 2 minutes, just enough to melt the rolo candies. Remove from oven and immediately press a pecan half on top the of the melted candy, press down slightly.
STEP 4: ALLOW TO SET
Place in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to get the chocolate to set.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Make this recipe ahead of time, follow the instructions as usual and store in a plastic zip bag or airtight container. I recommend making this recipe up to 2 days ahead of time for maxium freshness when serving.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store rolo pretzel delights in a plastic bag or air-tight container with a lid for up to a week at room temperature.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
I would not recommend freezing the pretzel rolo turtles as the pretzels will become soggy after they thaw from the freezer.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make this recipe nut free use m&m’s in place of the pecans when pressing into the melted rolo.
Rolos are a chocolate candy filled with caramel in the center.
Easily double or halve this recipe, just proportionally increase or decrease the ingredients.
For this recipe, I would not recommend heating your rolo pretzels delights in the microwave.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a party as it is a sweet and salty snack that will be a hit. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- M&M: You can also press in an M&M in place of pecans or try Reese’s pieces.
- Gluten-Free: Try using gluten free pretzels and ingredients in this candy.
- Top: Drizzle a little melted white chocolate to make the candy cuter. Or drizzle orange chocolate for halloween and red chocolate for Valentine’s day.
What to Serve with Rolo Pretzel Bites
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Rolo Pretzel Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 35 square pretzel snaps
- 35 Rolo chocolate caramel candies, unwrapped
- 35 pecan halves
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 325 degrees f.
- Prepare your pan by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Then, arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- On top of each pretzel square you will want to place one Rolo candy on top of each one.
- Flash bake for 2 minutes, just enough to melt the rolo candies.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a pecan half on top the of the Rolo, press down slightly.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to get the chocolate to set.
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a party as it is a sweet and salty snack that will be a hit. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- M&M: You can also press in an M&M in place of pecans or try Reese’s pieces.
- Gluten-Free: Try using gluten free pretzels and ingredients in this candy.
- Top: Drizzle a little melted white chocolate to make the candy cuter. Or drizzle orange chocolate for halloween and red chocolate for Valentine’s day.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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