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Irresistible Christmas Rolo Pretzel Crunch Clusters Made Easy

The Irresistible Christmas Rolo Pretzel Crunch Clusters are festive treats combining crunchy pretzels and melty Rolo candy, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 12 clusters
Course: Christmas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 60 pieces waffle-style mini pretzel twists Feel free to substitute with regular pretzels if needed.
For the Filling
  • 1 bag Rolo candies Opt for any caramel-filled chocolate if Rolos are unavailable.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup pecan halves Consider using walnuts for a different flavor.
  • 1 cup candy buttons Great for colorful toppings.
  • 1 cup nonpareils Get creative with festive sprinkles!
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt Use sparingly to maintain sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

How to Make Irresistible Christmas Rolo Pretzel Crunch Clusters
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Arrange 60 waffle-style mini pretzel twists on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
  4. Place one Rolo candy in the center of each pretzel, making sure it fits snugly.
  5. Bake in the oven for 3-4 minutes, until the Rolos become glossy.
  6. Press your choice of toppings into each warm Rolo.
  7. Optional: Lightly sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on select clusters.
  8. Cool the clusters at room temperature or in the fridge for 10-15 minutes until set.

Notes

Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled clusters for a decadent touch. Store in an airtight container for freshness.