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Rolo pretzel turtles are a delicious combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy, made with just 3 ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes!
3 Ingredient Candy!
Have you ever made Turtle Candy? It’s one of those homemade candies that we try to make every Christmas.
Although we think Turtles are pretty easy to make, we came up with another Turtle-like treat that is even easier and tastes just as good. With just 3 ingredients and 3 easy steps, the whole family can enjoy these in no time. Plus, they’re made in under 20 minutes and are so simple even the kids can make them!
We love to make a few batches (since they are so quick and easy) so we have plenty for gifting and for ourselves. A word of warning though, they are super addictive!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Could it be even easier? You only need 3 ingredients and 20 minutes to whip up this favorite treat.
- Last-minute gifting. Simple ingredients and simple steps make these perfect for a sweet treat in a pinch.
- Save for later. With over a week of shelf-life, these are perfect for surprise visitors!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 4 minutes
COOL TIME: 5 minutes
- 20 small mini pretzels
- 20 chocolate-covered caramel candies – such as Rolo candy
- 20 pecan halves
How to Make Rolo Pretzel Turtles
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- ASSEMBLE. Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet. Place one caramel candy on top of each pretzel.
- BAKE. Bake until the caramels soften (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a pecan half into each warm caramel. Cool completely before serving.
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Rolo Pretzel Turtles
Equipment
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 20 small mini pretzels
- 20 chocolate-covered caramel candies, such as Rolo
- 20 pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet. Place one caramel candy on top of each pretzel.
- Bake until the caramels soften (about 4 minutes).
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a pecan half into each warm caramel. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Once cooled and set, store in an airtight container at room temperature for 7-10 days.
