Easy Rolo Pretzel Bites Recipe (Best 3-Ingredient Dessert)
These Easy Rolo Pretzel Bites with Pecans and Sea Salt are the ultimate last-minute dessert. With just three ingredients and five minutes of prep, they deliver a perfect salty-sweet combination that will impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: 30-36 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 30–36 mini pretzel twists
- 30–36 Rolo candies
- 30–36 pecan halves
- Flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Arrange the pretzels on the baking sheet in a single layer, flat side up, about an inch apart.
- Unwrap the Rolos and place one on top of each pretzel, flat side down (caramel facing up).
- Bake for 3-5 minutes, until the Rolos are shiny and soft but still hold their shape. Watch closely to avoid over-melting.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a pecan half into the center of each Rolo gently.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each bite.
- Let cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes to speed up setting.
- Once set, transfer to a serving plate or storage container.
Notes
Watch the oven closely—Rolos can over-melt quickly. Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes for best flavor. Use room temperature Rolos for even melting. Do not refrigerate leftovers to avoid soggy pretzels. For nut-free version, skip pecans and use dried cranberries or crushed pretzels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85100
- Sugar: 810
- Sodium: 120150
- Fat: 45
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 1214
- Protein: 12
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