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Rolo Pretzel Turtles are the irresistible dessert concoctions that combine the sweet allure of gooey, golden caramel, smooth, melty milk chocolate, the nuttiness of toasted pecans and the satisfying salty crunch of pretzels.
But what sets these treats apart isn’t just their delectable sweet and salty flavor combination; it’s their simplicity. With just three basic ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious morsels in no time, making them the perfect go-to easy dessert for last-minute holiday gatherings or dessert trays.
And while chocolate caramel pretzel turtles are often shared as a simple Christmas candy recipe, they aren’t just for holiday gatherings!
Yes, Homemade Rolo Turtle Candies are a year-round delight, ready to dazzle at other holidays throughout the year, like Valentine’s Day or Easter. They can even be a great treat for birthdays, baby showers or even as a little pick-me-up treat on a regular Tuesday afternoon.
Check out our Easy Rolo Pretzel Turtle recipe below, which includes recipe variations, plus a plethora of tips and tricks to help you make this easy and popular chocolate caramel dessert!
Helpful Tips and Information:
How to make Rolo Pretzel Turtles?
In our recipe below, we share how to make these holiday pretzel Rolo treats using the oven. We prefer to make them in the oven to ensure the chocolate is melted just right and the pretzel stays crispy. However, you can also make them in the microwave using these directions.
How to make turtle pretzels in the microwave: Place pretzels in an even layer on a microwave safe plate. Top each pretzel with an unwrapped Rolo candy. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, or just until the chocolate begins to melt. Remove from microwave and immediately top with a toasted pecan. Let cool for 2-3 minutes and then enjoy.
How to make turtle pretzels in the oven:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Heat a small sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add pecans and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully so they do not burn.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place one Rolo candy on top of each pretzel.
- Place baking sheet with Rolos in oven and bake for 2-3 minutes, just until the chocolate begins to melt. Remove from oven and immediately press a toasted pecan into the top of each Rolo.
- Let cool for approximately 15 minutes and enjoy.
What is Turtle candy made of?
A classic turtle candy is made out of caramel, milk chocolate and pecans.
How many calories in a Rolo pretzel?
One Rolo Turtle Pretzel is 148 calories.
How to store Rolo Pretzels:
Store these homemade candies in an air-tight food storage container at room temperature for 3-5 days. Then, transfer them to the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze these turtle candies according to the directions below.
Can you freeze Rolo Pretzel Turtles?
Yes, these holiday treats freeze wonderfully making them a great make ahead dessert for those Christmas cookie trays.
Simply make the pretzel turtles as directed in the recipe and let cool to room temperature. Then place the cooled treats in a freezer safe zip top baggie or food storage container and freeze for 2-3 months.
When ready to eat, place Turtle Pretzels in the refrigerator to thaw.
What is a substitute for Rolos?
You could try other caramel filled chocolates, like Dove or Hershey Kisses, but we feel like the Rolos are the perfect size for this treat and melt the most evenly. See below for other candy and topping variations.
Pretzel Turtles with Rolos variations:
Depending on your taste and dietary restrictions, you can make these turtle candies a variety of ways.
Rolo pretzel turtles with M&M’s – For a fun and festive holiday twist, you could omit the toasted pecans and replace them with holiday M&M’s. Red and green M&M’s would make them festive for Christmas, however, you could use pastel M&M’s for an easy Easter dessert or baby shower treat. For Valentine’s Day use red and pink M&M’s for a festive and simple dessert.
Peanut Butter Cup – For a chocolate peanut butter variation, use mini peanut butter cups, instead of Rolos.
Gluten Free Version – To make a gluten free version, make sure and use certified gluten free pretzels.
Rolo turtles without pretzels – To make these without pretzels, replace the pretzels with a vanilla wafer or another small round or square shortbread cookie.
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Rolo Pretzel Turtles
Indulge in crunchy, salted caramel-chocolate bliss with our easy Rolo Pretzel Turtles. A delightful holiday dessert recipe with just three simple ingredients!
Ingredients
- 30 whole pecans
- 30 square pretzels
- 30 Rolo candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Heat a small sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add pecans and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully so they do not burn. Set aside.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place one Rolo candy on top of each pretzel.
- Place baking sheet with Rolos in oven and bake for 2-3 minutes, just until the chocolate begins to melt. Remove from oven and immediately press a toasted pecan into the top of each Rolo.
- Let cool for approximately 15 minutes and enjoy.
- Store these homemade candies in an air-tight food storage container at room temperature for 3-5 days. Then, transfer them to the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
*PLEASE SEE THE "HELPFUL TIPS AND INFORMATION" SECTION ABOVE FOR ADDITIONAL RECIPE NOTES.
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