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Super cute, super festive, and super easy, this Rolo Pretzel Candy is all dressed up for a simple St. Patrick’s Day treat. These are so simple and fun to make for or with your kids!
Today I’m sharing the most adorable, fun, and quick treat that’s so simple to whip up with or for your kiddos for St. Patrick’s Day.
Rolo pretzel candy is a pretty classic semi-homemade confection that involves nothing more than a warmed Rolo gently pressed in between two bite-sized pretzels. By themselves, these are great for any quick celebration, but dip them in extra chocolate and finish with seasonal sprinkles for a festive treat suited for any holiday, big or small.
Ingredient & Substitution Notes
Here are a few notes and shopping tips about the ingredients you’ll need. Find full amounts in the print-friendly recipe card below.
- Miniature pretzels. These can be any shape: traditional, circle, or square.
- Rolo candies. The chocolate covered caramel classic. You’ll need one Rolo for every candy.
- Dipping chocolate or almond bark. I used a small tub of white chocolate melts specially designed and sold for dipping, but you can use any type of wafers, candy melts, or almond bark. Feel free to experiment between dark chocolate, semi-sweet, white, and colorful melts, too, as you like.
- St. Patrick’s-themed sprinkles. Grab the exact sprinkle blend used for the batch shown here, or this mix is another cute option.
How To Make It
This is a quick overview; find more details in the print-friendly recipe card below.
- Unwrap all the Rolos. This is the most time-consuming part!
- Arrange a single layer of pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and place one Rolo on top of each pretzel.
- Bake at 250 degrees F for just about 3 minutes, until the Rolos are shiny and softened.
- Remove from the oven and gently press another pretzel on top of each Rolo. You should have a small Rolo-pretzel sandwich.
- Set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes, until fully set, or speed things up in the refrigerator.
- Melt dipping chocolate and lightly dip one side of each pretzel candy into, then lightly top with sprinkles. Leave at room temperature for another 10 minutes or so, until set.
Storage
Keep this candy tightly covered at room temperature for up to a week, or in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
Related Recipes
In the market for more St. Patrick’s Day treats? Rosemary cheddar Irish soda bread, caraway Irish soda bread muffins, chocolate Guinness cupcakes, and this vegetarian shepherd’s pie are some favorites we enjoy most every year! This year we added Leprechaun Bark to the mix as well, and they were a big hit!
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St. Patrick’s Day Rolo Pretzel Candy
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce bag Rolo candies, about 50 pieces
- 100 miniature pretzels, square, round, or looped
- 10 ounces melting chocolate or wafers
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Unwrap all the Rolos and set aside. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.1 12 ounce bag Rolo candies
- Arrange half of the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, then place one Rolo on top of each pretzel.100 miniature pretzels
- Bake for about 3 minutes, just until the Rolos are shiny and slightly softened.
- Remove tray from the oven and place another pretzel on top of each Rolo, pressing down gently to form a small sandwich. Set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes, until fully set. (You can speed this up in the refrigerator, too.)
- Melt the dipping chocolate or wafers, either in a double boiler or by microwaving at 50% power in 45-second bursts until fully smooth and easily stirred. Lightly dip each pretzel sandwich into the chocolate, then lay back on the baking sheet and top lightly with sprinkles. Leave at room temperature for another 10 minutes or until fully set.10 ounces melting chocolate or wafers, 1/4 cup sprinkles
Notes
- Rolo Candies: These can easily be substituted for Hershey’s Kisses, M&Ms, or any other small chocolate candy that you prefer.
- Storage: Store finished candies tightly at room temperature for about 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
I made these for a church meeting snack. They were a great hit. One woman wanted to make them for her niece’s wedding cookie table. I didn’t bring any home.
Well that’s just the best! So glad they were a winner for you! <3
These St. Patrick’s Day Rolo Pretzel Candies are an absolute game-changer! The sweet and salty combination is simply irresistible, and the festive green sprinkles add the perfect touch for celebrating the holiday.
It would make a great snacks for kids and for those adults who have a sweet tooth! It is tasty and fun to eat, a great recipe indeed!
This was not only simple to make and delicious – but also super fun to do!
So happy to hear that!!
A great St Patricks Day treat, I will put this on my list to make, will use M&Ms like you suggested the kids love them, lol