Description
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these delightful Caramel Pretzel Bites—crispy pretzel squares topped with gooey melted Rolo candies, finished with festive Valentine’s colored M&M’s and heart-shaped sprinkles. These sweet and salty treats are easy to make, perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or a fun snack to share with loved ones.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 60 Pretzel Snaps (square shaped pretzels)
- 60 Rolo candies (unwrapped)
- Valentine’s Mix M&M’s (pink, red, and white)
- Heart shaped or Valentine’s Day colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, a Silpat liner, or tin foil to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Arrange Pretzels and Rolo: Lay the pretzel snaps in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet. Place an unwrapped Rolo candy in the center of each pretzel square carefully.
- Bake to Melt: Bake in the preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes. The goal is to soften the Rolo candies until the chocolate looks glossy but the candy maintains its original shape—not melted completely.
- Add M&M’s and Sprinkles: Remove cookie sheet from oven. Immediately place one Valentine’s Mix M&M on top of each softened Rolo and gently press down. Then sprinkle each bite with heart-shaped or themed sprinkles. For neatness, work one row at a time, placing M&M’s then sprinkles before moving to the next row.
- Cool and Set: Let the treats cool at room temperature for about 2 hours until chocolate firms back up. To accelerate cooling, place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Store Properly: Keep leftover Caramel Pretzel Bites covered at room temperature to maintain crispness and freshness.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or a Silpat liner to avoid sticking during baking.
- Do not overbake the Rolo candies; they should be softened but still hold their shape.
- For quicker firming, refrigeration is recommended but avoid prolonged chilling to prevent condensation.
- These bites are best enjoyed within a couple of days for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Valentine's Day recipe, caramel pretzel bites, Rolo treats, holiday dessert, sweet and salty snacks