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Rolo Pretzel Turtles are easy and delicious-using only 3 ingredients. Seriously Addictive-These little chocolate and caramel snack candies are pure Heaven. Once you try one, it will be difficult to have just one.
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This is one of our Holiday candy go-to recipes. It is so easy and you can double and triple the recipe easy. I can fit 48 on a baking sheet and within 30 minutes, there are two trays cooling in my kitchen.
It’s a good thing they are so easy to make because I sometimes have to make this a few times throughout the Holiday season. Warning, they are a bit of an addicting sweet snack. Before you know it, you’ll eat 10. Okay, at least I do.
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What are Turtle Candies?
Turtle candies are my favorite chocolate to have during the holiday made with Pecans and creamy, chewy caramel topped with a dollop of milk chocolate.
Actually, my husband will often get me a little box of turtle candies as a Christmas present. However, when I make these Rolo candy, Pretzel, and Pecan candies, these rank right up there for being equally delicious too. A salty treat with a sweet taste.
While I have not done a price comparison, I would think that you can make a lot more of these wonderful little nuggets for the same price you would pay for the Turtle candies.
Where have these delicious snacks been all my life?
My sister-in-law made these chocolate, caramel, pretzel, and pecan snack for the holidays one year. Normally, I am the only one making these goodies to snack on. It is so nice to have new ideas for holiday favorites.
Well, at the end of the holiday season, these cute little snacks were completely gone. Had to ask her how to make them since they were gobbled up so quickly. I am sharing this recipe with you, so you can make them for your holiday gathering too. They are just the easiest treats I have every made.
Ingredients and Variations
They’re a perfect addition to holiday cookie exchanges, a sweet surprise for Valentine’s Day, or a delightful party treat!
The best thing about them? You can easily make them your own by customizing with various toppings, creating the flavor combo that suits your taste buds. Let the creativity flow and indulge in a sweet experience that’s as unique as you are.
Rolo Candies. You can swap out the Rolo candies, using other types of mini candy bars or other types of a chocolate caramel candy. Add the taste of peanut butter with Reese’s Peanut butter cups. Skip the caramel and use Hershey’s Kisses in one of their many flavors and even white chocolate.
Pretzels. Any kind of pretzels with work, but we like the mini pretzel size the best. The square pretzels will work just fine. Swap out the pretzel for a vanilla or chocolate wafer cookie if you like a bit sweeter treat.
Pecan Halves. Any type of nut will work for this. Personally, I like the pecan nut the best with this recipe. If you prefer, you can leave out the nut all togeter.
Kid-Friendly Christmas Candy Recipe
This Holiday candy is just the perfect recipe to make with your children. It is a fun activity that the whole family can get involved in.
Just line a cookie sheet with some parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean up, and place pretzels on the sheet in rows in a single layer.
Let them line up the salty pretzel pieces on the cookie sheet in a single layer.
Unwrap the caramel-filled chocolates and place one on the top of each pretzel.
You can do the baking, just 3 minutes and add one pecan half to the top of the chocolate candy. The hardest part is getting the pecan on top without getting your fingers in the gooey melted chocolate and caramel.
It’s one of those easy treats we make on repeat for Holidays any time of year.
It’s as easy as it is fun, bringing together crunchy pretzels, gooey caramel-covered chocolate candies, and the nutty goodness of crunchy pecans. Talk about a perfect blend of tastes, this is a sweet treat made simple!
After whipping up these little delights, just pop them into an airtight container once they’ve cooled; easy peasy.
Let cook and enjoy.
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That is it. The delicious little candies are ready to go in the oven just a few minutes.
Remove, let cool and enjoy.
It is so hard to just have one of these scrumptious gems. It has just the right amount of chocolate and caramel with a hint of salt and little bit of crunch too. Just a delightfully good recipe to make at the Holidays.
Rolo Pretzel Turtles are the Perfect Party Snack
Hint: if you ever have to bring something to a party. This would be the thing. First off, it is super easy to make. Secondly, you would not have to worry about taking any home. Lastly, you will have everyone just loving your treat.
These delicious little Rolo pretzel turtles are so easy and so tasty, that it just might have to be put on the list of things to bring to a gathering throughout the year. They are sure to be the hit of the party.
Even if you are stuffed, there is always room for a little caramel and chocolate. Yum!
Can you Store pecan Rolo Pretzels?
Yes, you can. Just toss them in an airtight container, and they’ll happily hang out at room temperature. Now, how long do they last?
Well, officially, you’ve got a solid 5-6 days before they start to bid adieu. But let’s be real – these tasty bites have a knack for disappearing way faster than that. Good luck trying to make them last!”
Rolo Pretzel Turtles
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 48 Pretzels mini pretzel
- 48 Rolo Rolo candies
- 48 Pecan Halves buy the toasted ones or toast them in the oven for about 7 minutes in the oven on 350 degrees on a cookie sheet.
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. On a baking sheet, arrange the pretzels in a single layer. Unwrap and place a Rolo candy on top of each pretzel. Sometimes it is nice to put this on tin foil for easy clean up. Place in the oven for 3-4 minutes. (if you leave this in too long, the chocolate and caramel will be too runny). I would start with 3 minutes.48 Pretzels, 48 Rolo, 48 Pecan Halves
- Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and place a pecan half on top of each Rolo, making sure to push down just a bit. Place somewhere cool to let the Rolo firm. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Enjoy.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.