This Easy Pretzel Turtles Recipe with Rolos creates such an irresistible treat… and you won’t believe how quick they are to make!
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!
Kimberly writes: “One of my favs!!! So easy, delicious and addictive… can’t eat just one!”
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! Here’s what you’ll need to make your Rolo Pretzels…
Easy Pretzel Turtles Recipe
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Pretzel Turtles Ingredients:
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Rolo Pretzels!
- Square Pretzels
- Rolos
- Pecan Halves
How to Make Rolo Pretzel Turtles:
It’s actually SO easy to make these delectable little treats! Here’s what you’ll do…
- Unwrap Rolos
- Line Cookie Sheet with Parchment Paper
- Place Pretzels in Rows on Cookie Sheet
- Top each Pretzel with 1 Rolo
- Bake in oven
- Remove from Oven
- Press 1 Pecan down on top of each Rolo right after removing from oven
- Cool for 30 minutes, so Rolos have time to solidify
- Serve, Enjoy & DEVOUR!
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Pretzel Turtle Recipe:
Sharla writes: “I made these last Christmas… boy they are DANGEROUS!!! Dangerously good!!!!!!!!!!!”
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!”
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!”
Rolo Pretzel Variations:
There are so many simple ways you can modify these Rolo pretzels! Here are some fun ideas to try…
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.”
Easy Pretzel Turtles Recipe!
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!
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Yvonne says
Do you know if you can make ahead and freeze?
Heidi says
I honestly haven’t ever tried that, Yvonne… but if you do, let me know how they turn out!
Chris says
OMG! These rolo pretzel bites are EXCELLENT! Please try them!
Heidi says
I’m so glad you like them!! 🙂
delphine says
Merci pour toutes ces belles gourmandises
Belle soirée
Heidi says
De rien, Delphine… Belle soirée 🙂
Christie says
These are just incredible!! I love that they contain pretzels as I really enjoy that sweet and salty flavour profile! So good my friend!
Heidi says
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! 🙂