Easy Turtle Pretzels

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Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you! These easy turtle pretzels aka rolo turtle pretzels, are absolutely amazing! It's always good to have easy treats that kids can make almost entirely on their own! Plus they're addictingly delicious!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe
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Everything You'll Need
How to Make
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Easy Turtle Pretzels Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe

These are seriously the easiest treats to make with the whole family and have the best flavor combo!
Um...sweet caramel chocolate rolo candy and crunchy pecans on a salty pretzel? Yes, Please!
These make the perfect holiday treats to give as neighbor gifts or to take to share at a holiday party!

Ingredient Notes

Pecans - I like to use pecan chips, however, you could put a pecan half on top of each pretzel or use coarsely chopped pretzels instead of topping with square pretzels if you prefer.
Rolos - You'll need any many rolo candies as you want turtle candies. So if you want 30 total rolo pretzel treats, you'll need 30 rolos. I usually pick up the 2 pound bag because we like a lot.
Pretzels - I always use the square grid pretzels. The mini pretzels are too small and the melted chocolate leaks through the holes of twist pretzels too much in my opinion. You need twice as many grid pretzels as rolos unless you're going to top them with pecan halves instead.

Just three ingredients for this rolo pretzel turtles recipe! — Just three easy ingredients for this rolo pretzel turtles recipe!

Everything You'll Need

How to Make

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking sheet or cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
Place pretzels in a single layer across the bottom of the baking sheet. They don't need much space between each pretzel. Just a tiny little bit.
Unwrap each rolo and place one in the center of each pretzel.
Carefully place the pan in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
The chocolate will look shiny and melted but shouldn't be melted rolos puddles.
Sprinkle with pecan chips and lightly press a grid pretzel on the top of each rolo.
If you would rather, you can press a pecan half on to the top of each rolo instead.
Cool to room temperature.
If you want them to cool faster feel free to put the pan in a cool place.
Store these easy turtle pretzels in an airtight container to munch on during the holidays!

Rolos on grid pretzels, melted, sprinkled with pecans and topped with another pretzel. — Great recipe for those little helper hands!

Recipe FAQs

Could I make these in the microwave?

Yes, just microwave small amounts of time and checking in between so you don't overheat the rolos.

How long are these good for?

If stored in an airtight container, this holiday candy is good for weeks.

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