Description
Pecan caramel pretzel bites blend salty, sweet, and crunchy flavors in one irresistible treat. Homemade magic happens when pretzels meet caramel and pecans, creating an addictive snack you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 48 pretzel snaps
- 48 rolos, unwrapped
- 48 pecan halves
Instructions
- Preparation: Set oven to 275°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper, creating an ideal surface for assembling these indulgent treats.
- Arrangement: Distribute pretzel snaps evenly across the tray, ensuring each piece has sufficient space for optimal melting and caramel distribution.
- Chocolate Placement: Center a Rolo candy on each pretzel, positioning them precisely to guarantee a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Melting Process: Transfer tray to preheated oven and allow Rolos to soften for 2-4 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a glossy, molten consistency without burning.
- Finishing Touch: Remove tray from oven and immediately press a pecan half into each melted Rolo, creating a luxurious swirl of caramel, chocolate, and nutty crunch.
- Cooling and Setting: Let pretzel bites rest at room temperature until chocolate and caramel solidify, or expedite the process by refrigerating for 10 minutes to achieve a crisp, clean finish.
Notes
- Optimize Chocolate Melting: Watch Rolos closely during heating to prevent burning; 2-4 minutes is the sweet spot for perfect caramel-chocolate consistency.
- Pecan Placement Technique: Press pecans gently but firmly into partially melted Rolos to create a seamless, elegant topping that locks in flavor.
- Temperature Matters: Use low oven heat (275°F) to ensure gentle, controlled melting that preserves chocolate and caramel’s smooth texture.
- Cooling Strategies: Let treats cool naturally at room temperature for best texture, or quick-chill in refrigerator for 10 minutes if you’re short on time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 49
- Calories: 53
- Sugar: 2.6 g
- Sodium: 73 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg