These 3-ingredient Pretzel Turtles Treats are your answer if you need a fast yet impressive holiday treat without all the effort. They have it all: salty, sweet, crunchy, and gooey, in one delicious bite.
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These bite-sized treats practically beg to be made during the holidays. I’m talking Christmas cookie trays and Thanksgiving dessert tables. Hey, you can even make them as a last-minute gift for neighbors, teachers, and coworkers. They make great party snacks, and we absolutely LOVE them for movie nights.
I know you’re here for these pretzel turtle clusters, but let’s not forget about our easy peanut butter balls or Butterfinger dip. They all make for great party snacking.
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Why You’ll Love Pretzel Turtles
- With a crunchy pretzel base, gooey caramel and chocolate, and that nutty pecan flavor on top, these bite-sized pretzel turtle clusters are your trip to flavor heaven in every little bite.
- Consider this three-ingredient treat your maiden voyage into candy-making. It’s a great starting point because anyone can do it. It’s fun and about as fail-proof as it gets.
- You know that sinking feeling you get when you forgot to make a dish for the potluck? Well, these pretzel turtle clusters are your savior. And I’ve got a secret for you. They’ll taste better than what most people bring.
- They’ll disappear soon after you put them out. There are few feelings more satisfying than when you make food for a party and everyone gobbles it up.
Ingredients
- Mini pretzels – specifically, square pretzel snaps are the way to go for this recipe.
- Rolo candies – it’s the perfect combination of chocolate and caramel.
- Pecans – to press on top and give the candies that nutty turtle crunch.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Super Easy Pretzel Turtles
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lay pretzels in a single layer on a baking sheet, then place one unwrapped Rolo candy in the center of each pretzel.
Bake for 4 minutes or until the Rolo caramel piece begins to soften, but not melt.
Remove from the oven, then press 1 pecan into each Rolo candy. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for 1 hour, or you can refrigerate it for 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Storage
Stored in an airtight container, these pretzel turtle clusters will lasts one week at room temperature, two weeks in the fridge, and up to two months in the freezer.
Top tips
To keep cleanup to a minimum and prevent the candies from sticking to the surface, make these pretzel turtle clusters on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Pretzel Turtles
Ingredients
- 50 Mini Pretzels
- 10.6 Oz Bag of Rolo Candies
- 50 Pecan Halves 4 Oz Bag
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay pretzels in a single layer on a baking sheet, then place one unwrapped Rolo candy in the center of each pretzel.
- Bake for 4 minutes or until the Rolo caramel piece begins to soften, but not melt.
- Remove from the oven, then press 1 pecan into each Rolo candy. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for 1 hour, or you can refrigerate it for 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- This recipe can easily be doubled.
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