These are the three-ingredient treats that show up on every Christmas cookie tray for a reason. A square pretzel, a Rolo caramel candy on top, four minutes in a warm oven, and a pecan half pressed into the soft chocolate. Sweet, salty, crunchy and chewy all at once, and children can make the whole batch.
Why You’ll Love It
- Three ingredients.
- Five minutes in the oven.
- Kids can do every step.
What You Need
- 48 square pretzels (or mini pretzel twists)
- 48 Rolo candies (unwrapped)
- 48 pecan halves (or holiday M&M’s)
How to Make Rolo Pretzel Turtles
- Heat the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Lay the pretzels in a single layer and set an unwrapped Rolo on each one.
- Bake 3 to 4 minutes, just until the chocolate looks shiny and soft. Do not let it melt into a puddle.
- Take the pan out and press a pecan half gently into each Rolo so the caramel spreads to the edges.
- Cool 15 minutes, or chill 5 minutes, until set.
Tips
- Watch the oven; 4 minutes is usually enough.
- Red and green M&M’s instead of pecans make them look like Christmas buttons.
- Use square pretzels so the caramel has something to sit on.
Serving and Storing
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a week. They travel well for cookie swaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the microwave?
Yes, 10 to 15 seconds for a plate of 12, then press the pecans in.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, up to 2 months in a sealed container.
What can I use instead of Rolos?
Caramel-filled kisses work the same way.
Rolo Pretzel Turtles
Pretzels topped with a Rolo candy, warmed just until soft and pressed with a pecan. Three ingredients and the easiest Christmas treat there is.
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Ingredients
- 48 square pretzels or mini pretzel twists
- 48 Rolo candies unwrapped
- 48 pecan halves or holiday M&M's
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Lay the pretzels in a single layer and set an unwrapped Rolo on each one.
- Bake 3 to 4 minutes, just until the chocolate looks shiny and soft. Do not let it melt into a puddle.
- Take the pan out and press a pecan half gently into each Rolo so the caramel spreads to the edges.
- Cool 15 minutes, or chill 5 minutes, until set.
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