These Rolo Turtle Pretzels are so easy to make and only require 3 ingredients! A sweet and salty snack topped with crunchy pecans - the ultimate flavor combo for any occasion. Whether you're prepping holiday treats or whipping up a quick candy fix, this turtle pretzels recipe always disappears fast!
Next time be sure and try the Chocolate Covered Cashews - these are amazing!
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Rolo Turtle Pretzels
These bite-size turtle pretzels are an irresistible mix of salty and sweet - just three ingredients and five minutes of baking magic.
You'll love how easy this turtle pretzels recipe comes together with just a few pantry staples. This yummy sweet treat makes a great for a hostess gift, and it's great for cookie exchanges or holiday partys!
Ingredients you'll need
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card.
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Rolo Turtle Pretzels
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 50 snap pretzels
- 50 Rolo Candies unwrapped
- 50 pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place pretzels on cookie sheet in a single layer. Place an unwrapped rolo candy on the center of each pretzel.
- Place in preheated oven. Bake for 2 minutes and remove from the oven.
- Press a pecan half into the top of each rolo. Allow the turtle candy to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
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Nutrition
Creative variations to try
A nice variation is placing the pecan on the chocolate before baking. Then, when you bake the turtles, the nut gets lightly roasted - YUM!!! Or just toast pecans first.
I've also sliced a marshmallow in half and placed the sticky side down on the pretzel. Bake for 2-3 minutes until the marshmallow begins to melt, then top with the candy and back in the oven it goes. It's a sticky, delicious, salty-sweet bite!
Instead of Rolo's, you could also use substitute Caramel Hershey's Kisses.
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions refer to the recipe card.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
Yes, you can easily double or triple the Rolo Turtle Recipe. Just be sure to use a larger baking sheet or bake in two batches.
Place them on parchment or food-grade tissue paper inside a gift box.
For classic turtle pretzels use plain snap pretzels. I do not recommend the mustard flavored snaps. Salty pretzels are the bomb! I like the Snyder's of Hanover brand.
Deb's tips for the perfect dish
Don't overbake them. You want the chocolate to soften, not completely melt.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can use a silicone baking mat.
- Give these a festive touch by drizzling them with melted red and green candy melts or a dash of holiday sprinkles.
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- Grinch Fudge is always a treat!
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- Christmas Puppy Chow is a terrific holiday snack and such a tasty treat!
Wrapping it up
These little turtle bites never last long around here - one taste and you'll see why! They're sweet, salty, and just the right amount of crunchy, making them a hit for any party or cozy night in.
Whip up a batch (or two) and watch them disappear faster than you can say "holiday treat!" Don't forget to leave a comment and tell me your favorite twist on this easy recipe. I love hearing how you make them your own!
Lois says
I’m making these today for our Christmas party. So easy and so fun.
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful, have a blast at the part and enjoy the pretzels, these are the BEST!