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Easy Pretzel Turtles Recipe! {Just 3 Ingredients}

November 14, 2016 By Heidi 6 Comments

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This Easy Pretzel Turtles Recipe creates such an irresistible treat… and you won’t believe how little time they take to make!

Rolo Pretzel Pecan Recipe

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Any excuse for some savory chocolate caramel nutty goodness is good enough for me!  And this Easy Pretzel Turtles Recipe happens to create the perfect excuse!

These 3 ingredient Rolo Pretzel Turtles pack so much deliciousness into a single cookie.  The combination of a Salty Pretzel, a Chocolate Caramel Rolo Candy and a Rich Pecan Nut create a finger food delight.  It’s the perfect festive little dessert for your holiday parties, and always a fun addition to a Christmas Cookie Exchange!

Did I mention these sweet and savory Rolo Pretzel Bites are ridiculously addictive, too? 😉

This is seriously the easiest 3 Ingredient Dessert Recipe ever…

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What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Pretzel Turtle Recipe:

Kimberly writes: “One of my favs!!! So easy, delicious and addictive… 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!”

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!”

Janet writes: “We’ve made them for Christmas gifts for teachers, Girl Scout leaders, piano teacher, neighbors. They are delicious!”

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.”

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Easy Pretzel Turtles Recipe! {Just 3 Ingredients}

This Easy Pretzel Turtles Recipe creates such an irresistible treat... and you won't believe how little time they take to make!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel, chocolate, pecans, rolos
Servings: 54 - 57
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. square Pretzels {approx. 1 bag}
  • 12 oz. Rolo Candies {1 bag}
  • 5 oz. Pecan Halves

Instructions

  • 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!

Wasn’t that SO easy??  Thanks to frugal friend Denise for sharing this fabulous recipe!

These disappeared so fast in my house it was insane!  They’re more than slightly addictive. 😉  Do you want even more seriously amazing Cookie Exchange Recipes?  I’ve got you covered!!

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Comments

  1. Chris says

    December 22, 2022 at 11:34 am

    OMG! These rolo pretzel bites are EXCELLENT! Please try them!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 2:54 pm

      I’m so glad you like them!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. delphine says

    October 12, 2021 at 11:25 am

    Merci pour toutes ces belles gourmandises
    Belle soirée

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 12, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      De rien, Delphine… Belle soirée 🙂

      Reply
  3. Christie says

    September 15, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    These are just incredible!! I love that they contain pretzels as I really enjoy that sweet and salty flavour profile! So good my friend!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      September 15, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      Thanks so much, Christie… I’m so glad you liked them! I think that sweet and salty combination is what makes them just so addictive! 🙂

      Reply

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