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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Dessert

    Rolo Pretzel Turtles

    Published: Dec 6, 2019 · Modified: Nov 28, 2022 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 4 Comments

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    Turtle Candy on a white plate with pinterest text over top
    Rolo Pretzel Turtle Candy with pinterest text

    Rolo Pretzel Turtles are a classic treat that only require 3 ingredients: Rolo candies, pecans, and pretzels. Rolo Turtles are really easy to make and are ready in about 15 minutes!

    Rolo Pretzel Turtle Candies on a white plate

    Turtles

    Turtle candy is a common chocolate treat that you get at a candy store or in candy boxes at Valentine’s Day or Christmas. They are pecans topped with chewy caramel and then coated in milk chocolate.

    Rolo Pretzel Turtle ingredients on white plates: Rolo candy, pecans, pretzels

    They are one of my absolute favorite candies! And “turtle” is one of my favorite flavor combos.

    The term “turtle” comes from the very first Turtle candies that were made by DeMet Candy Co. in 1918 because they literally looked like turtles with large chocolate shells!

    Rolo Candies

    Rolo candy is soft caramel covered in milk chocolate in a kind of bell shape.

    Rolo candies on a white table

    You can find Rolo Candy in your local grocery store. They will be in the candy section, in bags, individually wrapped. Or you can find them in the checkout lanes with the other candy, they will be in a roll and not individually wrapped.

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    How to Make Rolo Pretzel Turtles

    Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.

    Rolo turtle pretzel recipe on a white plate with Rolo Candy to the side

    In a dry pan over medium low heat toast the pecans for about 4-5 minutes until they slightly darken in color (but not burned) and become a little crunchy. Take off the heat and set aside. **This first step in optional but I love how it makes the pecans a little crunchy.

    Place your pretzels on a baking sheet and place one rolo candy on top of each pretzel. Place in the oven for about 3-4 minutes until the rolos are soft, but not melted.

    Pressing a toasted pecan into the middle of the soft Rolo on top of a preztel

    Press one pecan in the top of each soft rolo.

    Cool the Rolo Pretzel Turtles in the fridge for about 5-10 minutes until the chocolate firms back up.

    Rolo Pretzel Turtles on a white plate with Rolo candy in the back

    Store at room temp in an airtight container for up to a week.

    Rolo Pretzel Turtle Recipe

    Rolo Pretzel Turtle Candies on a white plate

    Rolo Pretzel Turtles

    Rolo Pretzel Turtles are pretzels topped with a rolo candy that is softened in the oven then topped with pecans. This is an easy 3 ingredient treat/dessert/cookie!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Cooling Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 24 pieces
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 24 small pretzels we like the butter snaps, but you can use the small twist pretzels.
    • 24 individual Rolo candies
    • 24 pecan halves toasted
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 250°
    • Toast the pecans. In a dry pan over medium low heat toast the pecans until they are golden and crispy. About 4-5 minutes.
      **This step is optional but recommended.
    • Bake the Rolos on top of the pretzels for 3-4 mins. Place the pretzels on a baking sheet and place 1 rolo in the center of each pretzel. Bake in the oven for 3-4 minutes, until the rolos are soft.
    • Add the pecans to the soft Rolos. Press 1 pecan in the center of the warm Rolo, until the Rolo is flattened.
    • Refrigerate for 5-10 mins. Place the Rolo Pretzel Turtles in the fridge for about 5-10 minutes until the chocolate firms back up.
    • Store your Rolo Pretzel Turtles at room temp. in an airtight container for up to a week.

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    Serving: 2pieces

    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    About Susie Weinrich

    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Christine

      December 20, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Fabulous!! That says it all.

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    2. Diana

      December 25, 2021 at 8:58 pm

      5 stars
      We made these as part of our Christmas dinner. Everyone loved them! They are quick and easy to make. We might make them for our New Year’s celebration as well.

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    3. Catherine

      December 13, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      Can I give this 100 stars? Perfect for me and my 3rd grade daughter. Super fun, delicious and easy! No fights – just fun. Now we have a great treat for our cookie exchange this weekend. Thanks Mom’s dinner!

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      • Susie

        December 14, 2019 at 8:16 am

        This makes me so happy!!! It can be HARD to bake with kids, so glad you found something you can make together (without tears).

        Reply

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