Easy Pretzel Turtles with Rolos! (3 Ingredients)

This Easy Pretzel Turtles Recipe with Rolos creates such an irresistible treat using just 3 ingredients… and you won’t believe how quick they are to make!

You can also make these Christmas Pretzel Hugs as a fun holiday treat!

Easy Pretzel Turtles With Rolos Recipe

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 irresistible… can’t eat just one!”

These 3 ingredient Rolo Pretzel Turtles pack so much brilliant goodness into every 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 tantalizing sweet and savory Rolo Pretzel Bites are impossible to resist? 😉

This is honestly the easiest 3 Ingredient Dessert Recipe ever!

Here’s what you’ll need to make your Rolo Pretzels…

Related: 101 Ridiculously Easy Christmas Dessert Recipes!

Pretzel Turtles Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Rolo Pretzels!

• Square Pretzels
• Rolos
• Pecan Halves

That’s it. So simple.

How to Make Rolo Pretzel Turtles

It’s actually SO easy to make these delectable little treats!

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 in rows on the cookie sheet.

4. Top each pretzel with one Rolo candy.

5. Bake in the oven per the instructions in the recipe card below.

6. Then remove from the oven to complete your Pretzel Turtle creation.

7. Press one pecan down on top of each Rolo candy right after removing from the oven.

8. Finally, allow the Pretzel Turtles to cool for 30 minutes, so the Rolos have time to solidify.

Serve, enjoy… and DEVOUR!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Pretzel Turtle Reviews

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 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!”

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.”

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

These disappeared so fast in my house it was unbelievable!  They’re more than slightly tempting. 😉

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