Christmas Rolo Pretzel Bites
This festive Christmas Rolo pretzel bites recipe is the perfect quick and easy treat that combines sweet, salty, and crunchy all in one bite. They are perfect for holiday parties or just for a simple, easy snack.
With just 4 ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these crowd-pleasing candies that look as good as they taste. Great if you don’t have a lot of time during those busy holidays!
Looking for more easy tasty treats? Try my Christmas Chocolate Covered Strawberries or these adorable Candy Christmas Trees! If you love working with pretzels, you’ll also enjoy my Witch Fingers Pretzels.
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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Just four simple ingredients and 30 minutes from start to finish
- Kid-Friendly: This is the perfect holiday season activity to make with children that the whole family will love.
- Make Ahead: Can be stored for up to 2-3 weeks
- Versatile: Easy to customize this perfect combination for any holiday or occasion by changing the colors
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
- Rolos – Dark salted caramel Rolos provide the perfect blend of chocolate and caramel, though regular milk chocolate Rolos work just as well
- Pretzel Snaps – These square-shaped pretzels create the perfect base, providing a salty crunch that balances the sweet chocolate
- M&M’s – Red and green M&M’s add a festive touch and create a beautiful holiday presentation
- Holiday Nonpareil Sprinkles – These tiny colorful balls add sparkle and festive flair to your treats
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Additions
- Chocolate Options – Replace Rolos with mini peanut butter cups or soft caramels
- Pretzel Varieties – Swap square pretzels for mini pretzels, waffle rounds, pretzel crisps, or gluten-free pretzels
- Toppings – Use pecans or walnuts instead of M&M’s for a nutty variation
- Holiday Changes – Adapt M&M and sprinkle colors for different holidays: orange and black for Halloween, pink and red for Valentine’s Day
How to Make Christmas Rolo Pretzel Bites (step-by-step directions)
- Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a baking tray or cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. (Photo 1)
- Place one unwrapped Rolo candy on each pretzel. (Photo 2)
- Bake in preheated oven for 2-3 minutes until the chocolates soften but don’t completely melt. (Photo 3)
- Remove from oven and quickly press one red or green M&M onto the top of each Rolo. (Photo 4)
- Sprinkle with holiday nonpareils before the chocolate sets. (Photo 5)
- Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm. Remove from oven and quickly press one red or green M&M onto the top of each Rolo.
- Sprinkle with holiday nonpareils before the chocolate sets.
- Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Recipe Tips
- Work in small batches to ensure the chocolate doesn’t set before decorating
- If using refrigerated Rolos, add an extra minute to baking time
- Press M&M’s gently to avoid flattening the softened Rolos
- Use high-quality parchment paper to prevent sticking
- Keep decorating supplies ready before removing treats from the oven
Storing Tips
- Storage: Keep these delicious rolo pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks
- Freezing: Not recommended as the texture of the crunchy pretzels may change
- Make Ahead: Can be made several days in advance for parties or gifting
Serving Suggestions
These festive bites are perfect for holiday gatherings! Serve them alongside other Christmas treats like my Christmas Oreo Balls or Easy Christmas Pretzels Dipped in Chocolate. For a complete holiday dessert spread, add my Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes.
Recipe FAQs
The key is watching closely during baking. The Rolos should only soften, not completely melt. If they’re melting too much, try reducing the baking time by 30 seconds.
Yes! When stored properly at room temperature, they can be made up to 2 weeks in advance or 3 weeks if refrigerated.
If the M&M’s aren’t sticking, you may have waited too long after removing from the oven. Work quickly while the chocolate is still soft, or return to the oven briefly to re-soften.
Absolutely! Switch up M&M colors to match any holiday theme – try pink and red for Valentine’s Day or orange and black for Halloween.
Store in an airtight container immediately after the chocolate sets. Adding a piece of bread to the container can help maintain freshness.
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Christmas Rolo Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- 48 dark salted caramel Rolos
- 48 pretzel snaps or mini twists or waffle rounds
- 48 red and green M&M’s
- ¼ cup (40 g) holiday nonpareil sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared tray.48 pretzel snaps
- Place one Rolo on each pretzel.48 dark salted caramel Rolos
- Bake for 2-3 minutes until the chocolates soften but don’t completely melt.
- Remove from oven and quickly press one M&M onto each Rolo.48 red and green M&M’s
- Sprinkle with holiday nonpareils before the chocolate sets.¼ cup holiday nonpareil sprinkles
- Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- Work in small batches to ensure the chocolate doesn’t set before decorating
- If using refrigerated Rolos, add an extra minute to baking time
- Press M&M’s gently to avoid flattening the softened Rolos
- Use high-quality parchment paper to prevent sticking
- Keep decorating supplies ready before removing treats from the oven
Nutrition Information
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