Rolo Pretzels are the easiest sweet-and-salty treat! Made with pretzels, Rolo candies, and your favorite toppings, these bite-sized snacks are perfect for holidays or any time you’re craving a quick chocolate fix.

Rolo Pretzels are the ultimate quick and easy treat. They are the perfect balance of sweet, salty, crunchy, and just a little gooey. You just need three simple ingredients, and these come together in minutes.

rolo pretzels on baking tray

This simple recipe is great for holiday trays, party favors, or even a fun afternoon snack with the kids. You can top them with M&M’s, pecans, or festive sprinkles to fit any occasion. The combination of melted caramel chocolate Rolos and salty pretzels creates that perfect balance of flavor and texture.

rolo pretzel ingredients

Ingredients Needed

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  • Pretzels – I used the small square snaps for this one, but you can use the twists as well, they work just the same.

  • Rolo Candies

  • M&M’s – pecans are another classic choice

How To Make Rolo Pretzels

  1. Arrange Pretzels. Place the pretzels on a lined baking sheet. Top each one with an unwrapped Rolo. You can make as many or as few as you like.

  2. Melt. Place the baking tray in the oven for 3-5 minutes to just melt the Rolo. You want it to keeps it shape, but be very shiny.

  3. Add Toppings. Remove the tray from the oven and top with an M&M or pecan, gently pressing down.

  4. Set. Leave the pretzels on the baking sheet and let them set up for a couple of hours until the chocolate is completely set up and hardened.

looking down on rolo pretzels on a platter

Recipe Tips & Variations

  • Colors. Make these for any holiday or party or even game day but changing up the colors of the M&M’s or top with pecans or your favorite nut.

  • Flavors. M&M’s comes in a million different flavor variations these days, and you don’t have to just stick with the plain chocolate for these. Add crunch with peanut M&M’s or peanut butter for another flavor combo. Lots of variations.

  • Other Candy. You could even use other candy if that is what you had. Hershey Kisses are a great option. Anything that is about the same size, can sit on top of a pretzel, and melts will work.

  • Melting. Keep an eye on the Rolos when they are in the oven. Chocolate has a tendency to seize up when it gets too hot, so you want to make sure they melt slowly and you take them out before they become a mess.

  • Recipe Size. The beauty of this recipe is you can make as many or as few as you like. If you have 6 Rolos, you can make 6 pretzel bites. If you want to make for a cookie exchange you can make as many as you want. You just need enough candy to top the pretzels.

rolo pretzels setting up on baking tray

Storage

After these have completely set up, place in an airtight container or food storage bag. They can sit at room temperature for about a week before the pretzels start to soften. They are great to store in the freezer as well. They will last for up to 3 months in an airtight container.