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Published: November 13, 2018 Last Modified: March 10, 2019 By Sara 22 Comments

Rolo Pretzels

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These Rolo pretzels are 3 ingredient sweet and salty treats that are the perfect snack or dessert. They take just minutes to put together and can be customized for any occasion.

I love to have a few quick and easy treats up my sleeve like haystack cookies, cookie dough dip and microwave fudge. Rolo pretzels are also a favorite because the kids can help make them and they’re totally delicious!

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A gift tin full of Christmas colored Rolo pretzels.

Sometimes you just need an easy dessert without a lot of fanfare and dirty dishes. These Rolo pretzels can be made with a moment’s notice, the hardest part is waiting for them to cool after they’ve come out of the oven!

How do you make Rolo pretzels?

This recipe couldn’t be any easier, it’s just 3 ingredients! You’ll need pretzels, Rolo candies and M&M’s. I like to use square pretzels because I think they look nicer in this application, but you can also do traditional pretzels if you prefer.

M&M's, pretzels and Rolo candies.

I typically make these Rolo pretzels around the holidays, which is why I’m using red and green M&M’s. You can use any other color M&M that fits your occasion if need be.

The pretzels get lined up on a baking sheet and each one is topped with a Rolo candy. The pretzels go into the oven just long enough for the Rolos to soften – you don’t want them completely melted, just soft enough so that you can press an M&M into the top of each one.

Square pretzels with Rolo candies on top.

After the M&M’s are added to the top, let the chocolate set back up and you’re ready to eat!

Rolo pretzels with red and green M&M's on a baking sheet.

There are so many different variations on these pretzel treats. Here are some of my favorites

  • Hershey Kiss Pretzels: Swap out the Rolo for a Hershey’s Kiss
  • Pretzel Turtles: Use pecan halves instead of the M&M’s
  • Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites: Use Reese’s Pieces instead of M&M’s

Rolo pretzels on a baking sheet topped with red and green M&M's.

I love to package up these Rolo pretzels in tins and give them as holiday gifts for family, friends and teachers. My girls really enjoy this because this is one of those treats that they can make with little adult help, and they’re always proud to show off their handiwork.

There’s just something special about that salty-sweet flavor combination and these Rolo pretzels have it all. Between the crispy pretzels and gooey caramel, this is a treat that no one will be able to resist.

More holiday treats

  • Crock Pot Candy
  • Peppermint Patties
  • Candy Cane Hearts
  • Buckeye Balls
  • Microwave  Caramels
A gift tin full of Christmas colored Rolo pretzels.
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Rolo Pretzels

These Rolo pretzels are 3 ingredient sweet and salty treats that are the perfect snack or dessert. They take just minutes to put together and can be customized for any occasion.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 31kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 36 square pretzels
  • 36 Rolo candies
  • 36 M&M's I used red and green for the holidays

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a sheet pan with a sheet of parchment paper or nonstick baking mat.
  • Lay the pretzels out in a single layer on the sheet pan. Place one Rolo on top of each pretzel.
  • Bake for 3 minutes until Rolo candies have just started to soften.
  • Remove from the oven and press one M&M into the top of each Rolo.
  • Let sit until firm. 
  • Serve, or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Notes

Inspired by Mom on Timeout.

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Pam Clemens says

      December 22, 2020 at 9:57 am

      I checked, and you are right!! Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Kim says

      December 21, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      Why did my chocolate turn white?
      Thanks Kim

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 21, 2020 at 9:00 pm

        After it cooled are you referring to?

        Reply
    3. Cheryl Wolcott says

      December 10, 2020 at 7:27 am

      Easy to make with the granddaughters and how bad can caramel, chocolate, and pretzel be?

      Reply
    4. Christina says

      December 5, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      can you freeze these if you make them ahead of the holiday??

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 5, 2019 at 3:04 pm

        Yes that should work!

        Reply
    5. Donna says

      July 7, 2019 at 6:52 pm

      Love the taste but chocolate is still tacky to touch after four to five hours . Any suggestions?
      Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 8, 2019 at 8:46 am

        Did you refrigerate them?

        Reply
    6. Alli says

      June 23, 2019 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      We absolutely adore these, so simple and easy and my kids gobble them up, not to mention love making them with me!

      Reply
    7. Jen says

      June 21, 2019 at 5:27 am

      5 stars
      I’m obsessed with the sweet and salty combination! It’s so easy to pop these in your mouth. In fact, the hardest part is trying to stop eating them.

      Reply
    8. Courtney O'Dell says

      June 21, 2019 at 5:19 am

      5 stars
      So delicious and easy – our favorite festive cookie!

      Reply
    9. Billy says

      June 21, 2019 at 4:07 am

      5 stars
      Such a great cute idea for the holidays, love these!

      Reply
    10. Julie Blanner says

      June 20, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      These are my favorite holiday treats! They are easy to make and always a crowd pleaser!

      Reply
    11. Debbie says

      December 8, 2018 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      I made these with the kids and everyone loved them! Great rainy day activity!

      Reply
    12. Wendy Polisi says

      November 15, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love how festive looking these turned out. I also love that they involve two different kinds of chocolate!Wendy Pol

      Reply
    13. Vanessa Delia says

      November 15, 2018 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      These are so clever. I am always looking for new ideas for party treats. These will be this year’s favorite.

      Reply
    14. Amber Meredith says

      November 15, 2018 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love these!! I wish I had discovered them before my mom passed. Rolo candy was her favorite and she love festive treats.

      Reply
    15. Amy says

      November 15, 2018 at 6:29 pm

      These are so cute! They are such a classic Christmas treat that my family would love.

      Reply
    16. Erin says

      November 15, 2018 at 1:14 pm

      I like to eat salty-sweet flavor treats and Rolo pretzels is perfect for me. I am amazed at how easy to make these and the ingredients are so simple. I will try to make some for my family during the Christmas holidays.

      Reply
    17. kristin says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:28 pm

      This sound so so cute!! what an adorable!

      Reply
    18. Theresa says

      November 14, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      I love simple recipes like this that the kids can help with. And, you can NEVER go wrong adding Rolo to your recipes. These look like they would be a hit for the holidays.

      Reply
    19. Annemarie LeBlanc says

      November 14, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is an awesome idea. I usually give food gifts to friends at work so this one is perfect! I love how colorful it is and I know it won’t go to waste because it is one, awesome delicious treat that the family will enjoy.

      Reply

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