Caramel Pretzel Bites Recipe
Caramel Pretzel Bites are an easy and delightful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any festive occasion. Combining the crunch of pretzel snaps with gooey caramel chocolate and colorful festive M&M’s, these bite-sized snacks are quick to prepare and sure to please a crowd.
- Author: Rico
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 60 pretzel bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 60 Pretzel Snaps (square-shaped pretzels)
- 60 Rolo candies (unwrapped)
- Valentine’s Mix M&M’s (pink, red, and white M&M’s)
- Heart-shaped or Valentine’s Day colored sprinkles
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Heat your oven to 250°F (121°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, a Silpat liner, or tin foil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Pretzels and Add Rolos: Lay the pretzel snaps evenly on the prepared cookie sheet. Place one unwrapped Rolo candy on the center of each pretzel square, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Bake the Pretzel and Rolo: Bake the pretzels with Rolos for 4 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully so the Rolos soften and the chocolate becomes glossy but do not let them lose shape or melt completely.
- Add M&M’s and Sprinkles: Immediately after removing from the oven, place one Valentine’s Mix M&M on top of each softened Rolo, gently pressing down into the chocolate. Then sprinkle the warm chocolate with Valentine-themed sprinkles. It’s easiest to do this one row at a time for even coverage.
- Cool to Set: Let the caramel pretzel bites cool at room temperature for about 2 hours to allow the chocolate and candy to firm up. To speed cooling, you can place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Store: Store any leftovers covered at room temperature to maintain freshness and crunchiness.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake the Rolos as you want them to soften but maintain shape.
- If you prefer a quicker set, refrigerate the bites after assembling.
- Use Valentine’s themed M&M’s and sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
- These treats are best enjoyed within a few days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: Caramel Pretzel Bites, Valentine's Day Treats, Easy Dessert, Rolos Recipe, Chocolate Pretzels