Christmas Rolo Pretzels

This year I am focusing on easy to make items, and I think that this recipe is about as simple as they come! When friends ask me about what holiday treat they should make with their children, I usually suggest something like these Rolo pretzels. Pretzel, Rolo, Chocolate candies and you are done. Add some fun holiday sprinkles! You are working together to create something but there is no stress.

The recipe I found used a couple of different pretzel shapes, and you can use what you would like. I used square pretzels, and round ones would also be good. I did see a different recipe with triangles, topped to candies to make it look like little trees. You have the option of using candies other than Rolos, and you could make quite a few different varieties with all of the special flavors out there right now.

The hardest part of this recipe is pressing the chocolate candies into the Rolo after softening it in the oven! It’s pretty sticky. The large sprinkles I used are a little too small, so I think I will make some more and top them with chocolate candies (M&Ms or Smarties). They are small, but cute, and are a fun addition to any gathering you may have this time of year. 

Christmas Rolo Pretzels
30 pretzels
30 Rolo candies/Hershey’s Kisses
30 chocolate candies/large holiday sprinkles
Holiday sprinkles

Heat the oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

Place the pretzels on the baking sheet. Top with a Rolo candy.

Place in the oven for about 5 minutes, until the candy starts to get soft. Remove from the oven and top each pretzel with a chocolate candy or holiday sprinkles, pressing down as you add the candy. 

Sprinkle with additional holiday sprinkles if desired. Allow the chocolate candies to cool completely before serving.

Recipe from Courtney’s Sweets