Description
Pretzel Rolo M&M bites are a delightful combination of salty and sweet flavors, featuring buttery pretzels topped with melted Rolos, colorful M&Ms, toasted pecans, and a drizzle of white chocolate. These bite-sized treats are easy to make and perfect for parties, snacks, or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pretzel Bites
- 48 mini pretzels (twists or nuggets)
- 48 unwrapped Rolos
- 48 M&Ms (classic or colored)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
White Chocolate Drizzle
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Using a silicone mat is preferable because it helps prevent the candies from sticking and makes cleanup faster.
- Butter Pretzels: Lightly brush each mini pretzel with the melted unsalted butter. This small step acts as a moisture barrier during baking, helping the pretzels keep their crunch while the Rolos soften. Be sure to coat all sides evenly but avoid drenching them.
- Arrange and Bake: Place one unwrapped Rolo on top of each buttered pretzel, ensuring they are spaced evenly in a single layer. Bake for 3½ to 4 minutes just until the Rolos become soft but have not spread extensively. Keep a close watch in the last minute to prevent melting beyond the pretzel edges.
- Top with M&Ms: As soon as you remove the baking sheet from the oven, gently press one M&M on top of each warmed Rolo. This allows the M&M to adhere firmly without melting into a mess or losing its shape.
- Add Pecans and Salt: Sprinkle the chopped toasted pecans over the warm bites, pressing very lightly to help them stick. Then add a light pinch of coarse sea salt on each piece. The salt works well to balance the sweetness from the candies and adds a pleasant flavor contrast.
- Chill: Place the baking sheet with the pretzel bites into the refrigerator for 15 minutes. This step causes the chocolate candies to firm up, preventing unwanted melting and helping to preserve the pretzel crunch.
- Melt and Drizzle White Chocolate: While the bites chill, melt the white chocolate chips in 20-second bursts in the microwave, stirring after each until smooth. Once melted, drizzle the white chocolate over the chilled pretzel Rolo M&M bites using a spoon or a piping bag for a neat finish. Allow the drizzle to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly (5–10 minutes) before serving.
Notes
- Use a silicone baking mat for best results to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Brush pretzels lightly with melted butter to maintain crunchiness during baking.
- Watch closely when baking Rolos to avoid over-melting and spreading.
- Chill the bites after baking to help chocolates firm up and maintain their shape.
- To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until fragrant, then chop.
- White chocolate drizzle adds a decorative touch and extra sweetness, but can be omitted if preferred.
