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Easy Turtle Pretzels

Published: Dec 16, 2022 by Mindee · This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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! 

Plate of easy rolo pretzel turtles!!!
Plate of easy rolo pretzel turtles!!!
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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!

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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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Easy Turtle Pretzels Recipe

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  • Author: Mindee
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3minutes
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: Depends how many you make
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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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!


Ingredients

  • Square Grid Pretzels
  • Rolos
  • Pecan Chips

Instructions

  1. I have not added measurements for this recipe because the amount of easy turtle pretzels will depend on how many Rolos you have.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. 
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Unwrap the rolos.
  4. Lay out the as many pretzels as you have Rolos across the baking sheet.
  5. Unwrap the rolos.
  6. Top each pretzel with an unwrapped Rolo.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle the pecan chips onto the melty Rolos and top with an additional pretzel.
  9. Cool and eat!

Notes

  • You can top each rolo with a pecan half instead of another pretzel.

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  1. L.S

    November 27, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    O my gosh! I L❤️VE these! Super easy to make and scrumptious!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Corrie Wolford

    December 01, 2020 at 10:17 am

    This recipe was not only fun and yummy for me but my teenagers enjoyed it as well!

    ★★★★★

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