Pot of Gold Rolos Pretzel Candy for St. Patrick’s Day
I love easy candy ideas that look cute and taste amazing. These Pot of Gold Rolo Candies are the perfect mix of crunchy, creamy, salty, and sweet. With just four ingredients and ready in under 15 minutes, they’re a quick and fun treat to make.
A bite-sized treasure with chocolate, caramel, and a burst of rainbow—these little pots of gold are as fun to make as they are to eat. This simple recipe will have you on your way to creating memories while you make these adorable treats. This post contains affiliate links.
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Candy in Minutes
I just love the look of these Pot of Gold Rolo candies. Although these are obviously perfect for St. Patrick’s Day desserts, they can be easily tweaked into other themes to work throughout the year. You can call them Little Fairy Treasure pretzel candies, turn them into Pirate Treasure Bites with a tiny edible “map” (rolled fruit leather), or make Wizard’s Gold by adding a touch of edible shimmer dust for a spellbinding treat.
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Directions
Heat the oven to 250°F (120°C). This lower temperature helps soften Rolos just right.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Put pretzels in a single layer on the sheet. Place one Rolo candy on the corner of each pretzel. Leave room to add rainbow candy later.
Place the baking sheet in the oven for about 2-3 minutes. Watch closely so the Rolos soften but do not fully melt.
Once out of the oven, quickly sprinkle gold candy sprinkles on top of each softened Rolo. Then gently press a rainbow candy bite right in front of each Rolo to make a colorful rainbow and gold design.
Let the Pot O’ Gold Rolos sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. They will cool and firm up nicely, making them easy to pick up and eat. Enjoy your sweet Pot O’ Gold treats.
Similar Recipes
If you want to add more St. Patrick’s Day recipes to your list, there are several fun ones on the blog. Try these shamrock hot cocoa toppers for a creamy melting whipped cream to top your hot drinks. Rainbow popcorn can be displayed in a fun rainbow, or jumble it up into a party snack mix. Lucky leprechaun hot cocoa balls are a glittery green orb that melts into a green hot cocoa. And, these lime cake mix cookies are the perfect color for the day of luck!
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
Candy Options:
- Instead of Rolos, try Hershey’s Kisses or mini peanut butter cups.
- Replace Airheads Candy Xtremes bites with rainbow sour candy strips or small gummy rainbows.
- Swap square pretzel snaps for round mini-pretzels or pretzel twists if they are big enough to fit the other candies.
Topping Ideas:
- Change gold candy sprinkles with yellow sugar crystals, edible gold sugar pearls, or bright yellow
confetti sprinkles . - Use
mini marshmallows or white mini chocolate chips for a fun cloud effect around the rainbow candy.
Tools you’ll need
Here are some kitchen tools you’ll need for this recipe.
Storage
Store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature. Keep them away from heat or direct sunlight to stop them from melting or becoming sticky. If your home gets warm, store them in the fridge instead. Put wax paper or parchment paper between layers so they don’t stick together. These treats stay fresh and tasty for up to 5 days.
Tips & Tricks
- Use Low Heat – Bake at 250°F to soften Rolos without over-melting.
- Line Your Pan – Parchment paper makes cleanup easy.
- Watch Closely – Check after 2-3 minutes to prevent a mess.
- Add Sprinkles Fast – Sprinkle gold candy while chocolate is soft.
- Press Gently – Lightly press rainbow candy before Rolos set.
Recipe Notes & FAQ
Can I use a different type of chocolate candy?
Yes, but Rolos work best because they soften nicely without melting too much. If you use another candy, keep an eye on it as it warms.
What if I can’t find square pretzel snaps?
Regular mini pretzels will work, but the shape may not hold the candy as well.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes. They keep well for a few days, so you can prepare them in advance.
Can I use a microwave instead of an oven?
Yes, but heat them in short bursts (about 5 seconds at a time) to avoid melting too much.
Why do my rainbow candies not stay in place?
Press them in while the Rolos are still soft. If they’re falling off, the chocolate may have cooled too much.
Pot of Gold Rolo Pretzel Candies
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange pretzels in a single layer.
- Place one Rolo in the corner of each pretzel, leaving space for the rainbow candy.
- Bake for 2-3 minutes, just until the Rolos soften.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle gold candy sprinkles over each Rolo.
- Press one rainbow candy bite in front of each Rolo to create a “Pot O’ Gold” effect.
- Let cool at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Leave room for the rainbow candy when placing Rolos on pretzels.
- Heat for only 2-3 minutes & watch closely to avoid over-melting.
- Add gold sprinkles immediately after removing from the oven.
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