With soft pecans, crunchy pretzels, and milk chocolatey caramel Rolos, these Rolo Pretzel Bites are the sweet and salty snack your friends and family will go bonkers for! Just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes in the oven, and your pretzel turtles are ready to devour!
What you’ve got with these rolo pretzel bites is a perfectly sweet and crunchy candy… that’s riddled with nuts! No, not the wacky or kooky variety of nuts, but the delicious nutty pecan type!
Kimberly writes: “One of my favs!!! So easy, delicious and irresistible… can’t eat just one!”
The undeniable charm of this candy is most apparent after you’ve taken that first bite. You’ll be greeted with chocolatey caramel satisfaction and a perfect nutty pecan finish!
This is when things tend to get a little crazy, because after that first bite it’s so hard to stop eating these little pretzel turtles.
It will take every ounce of restraint you can muster to stop… after having just 2 or 3 of these little beauties! They really are that irresistible!
In fact, I am convinced you’ll find them to be as irresistible as my Cinnamon Candied Pecans, gorgeous Hershey Kisses Pretzels, and wildly popular Christmas Pretzel Treat.
Plus, these tantalizing turtles get bonus points for being ridiculously EASY to make! Just 3 ingredients and you’re ready to make homemade candy!
So do yourself a sweet little favor, and bake up a batch of these tempting little pretzel rolo turtles!
Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST rolo pretzel bites recipe!
- Square Pretzels
- Rolos (just like we use with this Rolo Cookies Recipe)
- Pecan Halves (also used with these Maple Pecan Cookies)
That’s it. So simple. Easy 3 ingredient desserts like this are about as effortless as it gets!
How to Make Rolo Pretzel Bites
These delectable little pretzel rolo turtles are going to be so easy to make!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Start by unwrapping your Rolos.
2. Then line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place the pretzels and Rolo candy as specified.
4. Bake in the oven per the instructions in the recipe card below.
5. Then remove from the oven to complete your pretzel turtles creation.
6. Finally, allow to cool for 30 minutes, so the Rolos have time to solidify.
Trust me, when you’re looking for chocolatey Valentine’s Day Recipes and Easy Easter Recipes, or just some Quick and Easy Dessert Recipes, these little pretzel and rolo bites are THE easy recipe to start with!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How to Store
After your chocolate pretzel and rolo bites finish baking, they can be stored at room temperature, covered in an airtight container, for up to 5 days. That makes these pretzel turtles one of those ideal make ahead Christmas Dessert Recipes!
Rolo Pretzel Bites Variations
There are so many simple ways you can modify these rolo pretzel turtles. Here are just a few to get you started…
Laura writes: “I’ve made these with Rolos & gluten free mini twist pretzels, it works!”
Michelle writes: “I use a rolo and walnut! Yummy.”
Lisa writes: “My mom makes these every Christmas! For the non-nut people she puts a second pretzel on top.”
Jessica writes: “So yum! Made some with snickers minis, too”
Linda writes: “We made this with milky ways. They are good!”
Mary writes: “I make another version with the same pretzel and Rolo melted with a Cashew on top.”
Gwendolyn writes: “Good with an M&M on top too, if there are any nut allergy issues.”
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy rolo pretzel bites recipe…
Sharla writes: “I made these last Christmas… boy they are DANGEROUS!!! Dangerously good!!!!!!!!!!!”
Kimberly writes: “One of my favs!!! So easy, delicious and irresistible… can’t eat just one!”
Cynthia writes: “These are soooo good!”
Naomi writes: “Just like turtles, only not chocolate covered.”
Sharon writes: “A favorite at our house!”
Ryan writes: “These are a super yummy treat that is so easy to make.”
Kim writes: “I made this for several parties. It is always a HUGE hit!”
Sharon writes: “These are great, we make them at Christmas every year.”
Rebecca writes: “I can’t believe how easy they are to make! These would be awesome for holiday gifts, too!”
Shirlee writes: “I make these as candy for Christmas gifts!”
Janet writes: “We’ve made them for Christmas gifts for teachers, Girl Scout leaders, piano teacher, neighbors. They are delicious!”
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Rolo Pretzel Bites
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Ingredients
- 16 oz. square Pretzels, (approx. 1 bag)
- 12 oz. Rolo Candies, (1 bag)
- 5 oz. Pecan Halves
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Unwrap Rolo candies, and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
- Line large cookie sheet with Parchment Paper.
- Place pretzels in rows on cookie sheet.
- Place 1 unwrapped Rolo on the center of each pretzel.
- Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and immediately press 1 Pecan down on top of the center of each Rolo.
- Cool for 30 minutes, and allow the Rolos to harden back up. (Or pop your cookie sheet in the fridge for 10 minutes to speed up the process.) ENJOY!
Notes
- How to Store: After baked, you can store your pretzel rolo turtles on the kitchen counter at room temperature for up to 5 days, stored in an airtight container.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!Thanks to frugal friend Denise for sharing this fabulous recipe!
These remind me of my grandpa! When I was a kid he would always get the turtle sundae and then a box of the turtle candy to go at our local ice cream shop. This is such an easy way to remake a favorite memory, thanks for this recipe!
Cheri, that really is such a sweet memory of your Grandpa… and I can’t think of a better excuse to make these turtles candies!!
Do you know if you can make ahead and freeze?
I honestly haven’t ever tried that, Yvonne… but if you do, let me know how they turn out!
OMG! These rolo pretzel bites are EXCELLENT! Please try them!
I’m so glad you like them!! 🙂
Merci pour toutes ces belles gourmandises
Belle soirée
De rien, Delphine… Belle soirée 🙂
These are just incredible!! I love that they contain pretzels as I really enjoy that sweet and salty flavour profile! So good my friend!
Thanks so much, Christie… I’m so glad you liked them! I think that sweet and salty combination is what makes them just so tempting! 🙂