Valentine’s Day Caramel Pretzel Bites Recipe
These Valentine’s Day Caramel Pretzel Bites are a delightful and festive treat combining salty pretzels with gooey Rolo chocolates, topped with colorful Valentine’s themed M&M’s and sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or a sweet snack, they are easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and a quick oven bake, resulting in a crispy, chocolatey, and fun bite-sized dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including cooling time)
- Yield: 60 pretzel bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, a silpat liner, or tin foil to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Arrange pretzels: Lay all the pretzel snaps flat on the prepared cookie sheet, evenly spaced.
- Top with Rolo candies: Place one unwrapped Rolo candy in the center of each pretzel square.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes until the chocolate appears glossy but the Rolo still retains its shape and isn’t fully melted.
- Press M&M’s and sprinkle: Immediately after removing from the oven, place one M&M on top of each warm Rolo. Gently press down to slightly flatten the candy and mix flavors. Then sprinkle with desired heart-shaped or Valentine-themed sprinkles. Work row by row for ease.
- Cooling: Allow the caramel pretzel bites to cool at room temperature for about 2 hours to let the chocolate set. To speed up this process, place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- Storage: Store any leftovers covered at room temperature to maintain their crisp texture.
Notes
- Use the square-shaped pretzel snaps for best results, but regular pretzel twists can be substituted if necessary.
- The recipe is scalable; you can make as many or as few pretzel bites as you like without changing the cooking time.
- Pressing the M&M gently helps keep the shape and adds a pop of color and flavor.
- Cooling is essential for the chocolate to firm back up and prevent sticking.
Keywords: Valentine's Day, caramel pretzel bites, Rolo pretzel bites, holiday treats, easy dessert, sweet and salty snacks
