{mint pretzel bites}
One of my favorite treats to make around the holidays is Rolo Pretzel Bites. They are just about the easiest things EVER to make–seriously 4 minutes, people!!! I love to experiment with the same basic recipe, and I’ve tried quite a few different variations. I first made them using Mint M&M’s during the Christmas holiday, and I fell in {love} with them. I knew then that they would be perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Mint Pretzel Bites are my new favorite treat. :)
The combination of sweet and salty is irresistible, and the chewy caramel with the crunch of the mint M&Ms is perfection. You might want to make these when you’re going to give some away, otherwise you will want to eat the whole batch. You’ve been warned. :)
I also really like all the different colors of green–it makes for a pretty presentation! Wrap these up in a clear treat bag, tie with cute ribbon or baker’s twine along with a fun tag, and you’ve got the perfect treat to drop on a neighbor or friend’s porch or hang on their doorknob.  Having people over for dinner, or for a game night? Put these out in a bowl and watch them disappear!
My kids LOVE helping to make these, and they are always in charge of unwrapping the Rolo candies. The perks? I don’t have to unwrap, and they get to sample the candy–match made in heaven!
- Rolo Chewy Caramels
- Small Pretzels
- Mint M&M’s
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. Lay out your pretzels on the foil/parchment, evenly spaced. Top each pretzel with an unwrapped Rolo. Bake for 3 minutes, or until Rolos are starting to soften. Remove from oven, and immediately push an Mint M&M into the center of each Rolo. Refrigerate until firm.
{kierste}
Kierste Wade is a published author, blogger, and mom to six. With more than 20 years DIY and project experience, she has been sharing ideas on her blog since 2009. Focusing on simple and doable projects, she loves to share attainable ideas for all things home, holidays, and family. Kierste has been featured on Better Homes and Gardens, HGTV, American Farmhouse Magazine (print and online) Taste of Home, Country Living, and more.