Sunday, December 11, 2011

Chocolate Pretzel Goodies

A trendy treat right now is combining some sort of chocolate and pretzels together.  I was at a Christmas Cookie/Treat exchange this week and 2/3 of the treats were some form of chocolate and pretzel (much to the chagrin of my children.)  I'm not sure what these treats are actually called.  I've heard them referred to as "Chocolate Buttons" and "Rudolph Noses" among other names.  (I'll probably just stick with Chocolate Pretzel Goodies.)   So here is my take on the popular treat.


I used only three ingredients.  So easy.  Pretzels, Rolos and plain M&M's.


 I placed a Rolo on top of each pretzel on a baking sheet.  (There should have been more but unfortunately a significant amount disappeared the night before.)  I popped them in the oven at 225 degrees for about 5 mins.  The chocolate held it's shape but was very soft.


After they were out of the oven I pushed an M&M on the top of each Rolo.  I just started grabbing any M&M and then thought that I should focus on traditional Christmas Colors.  They needed to cool a bit before I put them in the fridge.  I then left them in the fridge for a few minutes to firm up.


And that's it.  They were so easy to make.  My kids complained but my husband and I made short work of them.  It's a simple treat that most children (other than mine) should like.


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17 comments:

  1. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityDecember 11, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Those look so yummy and so doable. I just might have to give them a try.

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  2. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestDecember 11, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    OMG...if you hadn't visited me and commented I would've missed this cute and yummy-sounding recipe! Thanks for both--visiting, commenting, and the recipe (that's 3, isn't it?) Merry Christmas!

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  3. frugal-interior-designDecember 12, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    MMMM, who doesn't like chocolate and pretzels? OK, I'm sure there are a "few" but I'll forgive them. What a simple treat for a holiday party . . . or any time! I believe I may have to make these this year. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Oh, my! I'm in trouble!

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  5. SheilaG @ Plum DoodlesDecember 12, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    These look so yummy- and I love how easy they would be to make! :)

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  6. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Chocolate...the smaller the bites the fewer calories, right? Those look great!

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  7. SherryDecember 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Those treats look so yummy, to look at them you would think they would be a little more complicated to make. Thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind words. I'm now your newest follower.

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  8. JenniferDecember 13, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Don't be upset with those silly kids of yours. If they had liked them you 2 adults would not have any. Now you know what to make for yourself and not be worried that they will disappear in the blink of an eye.

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  9. Desire EmpireDecember 13, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Whay a great idea. The kiddos would love these.

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  10. Mama's WorldDecember 13, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Looks so nice!!!

    :-)
    http://gharkhana.blogspot.com/

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  11. SuzanneDecember 14, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    These look delicious! I can't wait to get some baking done—thanks for inspiring me. Hopefully, I'll start this weekend!

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  12. SuzanneDecember 14, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    P.S. I'm your newest follower:-)

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  13. Ann from On Sutton PlaceDecember 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I love these things. The mix of salty and sweet is wonderful! Thanks for stopping by my blog...I'm a new follower. Happy Holidays!

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  14. Janel from NellieBellieDecember 14, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Yum, Yum, and yum!!! These are just too yummy looking...I must. look. away! thanks for linking up at Hating Martha!

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  15. Kathy @ Some of These ThingsDecember 15, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, oh my goodness! We've made these with Kisses (or Hugs) but - Rolos! Oh my goodness, Rolos! We are definitely trying these this year!

    Thanks you for a wonderful idea!

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  16. Janel from NellieBellieDecember 15, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Letting you know that your yummy goodness is being featured on tomorrow's post at Hating Martha...just love it to pieces! Yum!

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  17. TaylorDecember 15, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Oh yum! Three of my favourites! I will have to steal this idea! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

    Taylor
    Domestic8d

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