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    Rolo Pretzel Cookies

    Published: Sep 8, 2014 Β· Modified: Dec 21, 2022 by Candi Elm

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    These Rolo pretzel cookies are made with both brown and granulated sugars, crushed pretzels, and wrapped around a Rolo. The prep time is under 10 minutes. What else could you want in a cookie? Find these and other dessert recipes here.

    White plate of Rolo Pretzel Cookies with a few scattered Rolos.

    This weekend I made these amazing Rolo cookies after I was asked to bake for our new families at our school.

    We are having back-to-school night tomorrow and they welcome all the new families with a basket filled with cookies and treats. I think it is a really nice touch.

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    • Rolo Pretzel Cookies

    Why I Love These Cookies

    I made these Rolo cookies in a few hours. The prep and bake time is under 25 minutes. The most time-consuming aspect is the chill time.

    You form the cookies, place them in the fridge and a few hours or days later you can bake them in 10 minutes.

    They were quick to prepare and I was able to make a few extra for the family, which were very grateful.

     The recipe made 4 dozen cookies, that is definitely a good amount to give away, and keep some yourself.

    Ingredients to make Rolo Pretzel Cookies,

    Ingredient Notes

    • Butter – Use unsalted butter and use it at room temperature for easy mixing. This will be chilled before baking.
    • Cornstarch – this gives the cookie structure and is used to give the flour more strength. It is typically used with heavier cookies to keep the shape but also give a nice texture. Cookies that use cornstarch are generally more thick and chewy. Always check the expiration date.
    • Vanilla Extract – Use a good quality extract and not imitation.
    • All-Purpose Flour – For best results, sift your flour before measuring and use a scale to get the most accurate result.

    How to Make This Recipe

    1 Cream butter and sugars together in a large bowl, until sugars are dissolved. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla.

    2. In a separate bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Add to butter mixture.

    3. Stir until combined. Stir in crushed pretzels. Use about 1 TB of dough, roll each ball around a Rolo, completely sealing the candy inside the dough.

    4. Chill for at least 2 hours or up to a couple of days if you don’t want to eat them right away.

    5. Bake for 8-11 minutes until the edges are lightly brown. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes and then cool completely on a wire rack.

    Recipe F.A.Qs

    What if I don’t have Cornstarch

    If you don’t have cornstarch you can skip the ingredient, but the texture may change slightly.

    What if I don’t chill the recipe?

    Chilling the recipe helps give the cookie stability. You are trying to keep the shape to cover the Rolo, so the chilling time combined with the butter helps keep it from spreading once it hits the heat of the oven.

    Do I have to make 48 Cookies?

    No, you don’t have to make the full batch of 48 Cookies, you can 1/2 this batch nicely for 24 cookies.

    What is the best way to store these cookies?

    Keep in a large zip lock baggie or in a plastic container for 1 week. You can also freeze leftovers for up to two months and let them thaw before consuming them.

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    5 from 1 vote

    Rolo Pretzel Cookies

    A delicious pretzel cookie wrapped around a caramel Rolo. A combination of sweet and salty. Try to eat just one. 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Chill Time 2 hours hours
    Total Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 48 cookies
    Calories 175kcal
    Author Candi Elm

    Ingredients

    • 3 sticks unsalted butter softened
    • 1 cup of granulated sugar
    • 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 4 cups of all purpose flour
    • 2 Tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 Teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ts salt
    • 3 cups crushed pretzels
    • 48 Rolo Chocolates

    Instructions

    • Cream butter and sugars together in a large bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
    • In a separate bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture.
    • Stir until combined. Stir in crushed pretzels. Use about 1 TB of dough, roll each ball around a Rolo, completely sealing the candy inside the dough.
    • Chill for at least 2 hours or up to a couple days if you don’t want to eat them right away.
    • Preheat oven to 350 and grease or use parchment paper on cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 8-11 minutes until edges are lightly brown.
    • Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes and then cool completely on wire rack.

    Notes

    Place 3 cups of pretzels in a large baggie and use a rolling pin to crush until small pieces remain.
    Cut the recipe in 1/2 to make 24 cookies. 
    Use room-temperature butter and eggs. 
    Chill for two hours to keep the shape of the cookie. If you don’t chill it will spread too thin.
    Always check the expiration dates on the ingredients for freshness. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Candi Elm is the recipe developer and food photographer at A Day In Candiland where she has been sharing Encouragement, Recipes, and Afternoon Tea Ideas since 2012. Candi currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoying life to the fullest.

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    1. mslanz says

      September 08, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      They look delicious! Thanks for sharing these cookies with your readers. You have no idea how excited it makes me to see these cookies turn out for you. I had someone comment on this recipe on my blog today totally tearing it apart for how awful they turned out and it makes me feel so much better to know they worked out for you and you liked them! You made my day!
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      • Candi says

        September 11, 2014 at 5:27 pm

        They worked great and we ate all the left overs.
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    2. Michelle says

      September 10, 2014 at 3:25 pm

      These look fantastic! I'm going to have to bake these up STAT! I love how the pretzels are just mixed right into the dough but there's still another surprise center!
      -Michelle @ TheGraciousWife.com
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      • Candi says

        September 11, 2014 at 5:27 pm

        They are so good and easy to make.
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    3. Christina says

      September 11, 2014 at 5:51 am

      I love the salty/sweet and chewy/crunchy combos! I'll bet these are killer!
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      • Candi says

        September 11, 2014 at 5:28 pm

        Yes, the two tastes work well together.
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    4. Heather says

      September 11, 2014 at 5:52 am

      OMG I am so making these. I have a package of rolos lying around here somewhere.
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    5. Candi says

      September 11, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      You better make them quick before the rolos disappear.
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    6. Wendy/ themondaybox says

      September 12, 2014 at 7:18 am

      These cookies are perfect for the sweet-salty lover! The crunchy bits of pretzel are an added bonus! πŸ™‚
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      • Candi says

        September 15, 2014 at 5:27 pm

        Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoy the recipe

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    7. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

      September 12, 2014 at 7:44 am

      Yum! I've made cookies with Rollo candies in them before, but never thought of including pretzels. I bet some other cookies would taste delicious with the pretzel addition, as well!
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      • Candi says

        September 15, 2014 at 5:28 pm

        I think their are lots of wonderful things we could create with sweet and salty ingredients. Thanks for stopping by.
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    8. Melissa says

      September 12, 2014 at 10:03 am

      OH MY! These look so delicious. Pretzels and caramel are the perfect combination. Pinned!
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      • Candi says

        September 15, 2014 at 5:28 pm

        Thanks for pinning Melissa, I am glad you stopped by.
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    9. Jill @ E.H.M. says

      September 13, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      I LOVE Rolos! I don't know why but I have never thought to put them into cookies. Pinning this recipe to make once the weather cools down a little πŸ™‚

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      • Candi says

        September 15, 2014 at 5:29 pm

        They are so good. I love to just eat rolos by themselves too.
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    10. Kathleen R. says

      February 24, 2015 at 7:33 am

      I’m not a huge caramel fan but I do love rolos. Sounds delicious!

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    11. Kristy @ Chocolate Slopes says

      February 24, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      My husband would LOVE these cookies! He is a huge fan of caramel + anything πŸ™‚

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    12. Joanie @ Zagleft says

      February 25, 2015 at 5:21 am

      These cookies look so moist and I love the sweet and salty combo!Pinned!

      Reply

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