I am a newlywed on a budget, just trying to make healthy and inexpensive meals for my husband and I to enjoy. He eats a lot, so cost is a big factor. Though I work 3 jobs, I manage to find time 6 nights a week to cook a full dinner for us both. I am constantly looking for new recipes that are moderately healthy, taste great, and won't break the bank.

On the side, I also own a brownie business called Gersheybars. My passion and love for cooking started when I was just a small child, baking with my mom and grandmother. The brownie recipe has been passed down through 5 generations and I am thrilled to finally have an outlet to share them with everybody else. Friends and family have helped spread the word and made my business as successful as it is today.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Rolo Pretzels

This is pretty much the easiest and fastest dessert recipe out there. It came about because every year for Christmas, I get a giant box of Rolos. That's 36 rolls of Rolos! So I figured it was time to get busy trying out some recipes involving the Rolos, so we don't just sit in front of the TV pigging out.

Ingredients
  • Small pretzels -- twists or circles work best
  • Rolos - you'll need 1 Rolo per pretzel (FYI - 8 Rolos come in each roll)
  • Toasted walnuts -- halves or chopped, or you can use pecans
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 325. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil. Spray with non-stick spray and wipe with a paper towel.
  2. Arrange pretzels in a single layer on sheet pan. Top each pretzel with a Rolo.
  3. Bake at 325 for 5 minutes, until Rolos are soft, but not melted.
  4. Remove pan from oven and using nuts, smoosh the Rolo and press the nuts into it. Let them cool completely on the parchment/tin foil, then store in an air tight container.

2 comments:

mcteach said...

I need pictures! I love pics of your food :)

What's Cookin Chicago said...

You've got me craving rolos big time! I love the sweet salty combo with these - yum!