Kid-Approved Rolo Pretzel Turtles: Easy 3-Ingredient Recipe
These Kid-Approved Rolo Pretzel Turtles are the perfect salty-sweet treat with only three ingredients. Quick and easy to make, they feature crunchy pretzels, soft caramel, and toasted pecans for an irresistible snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30-36 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 30–36 mini pretzels (salted twists recommended)
- 30–36 Rolo candies (about 11 oz bag)
- 30–36 pecan halves (raw, unsalted)
- Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast pecans in a small skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, shaking occasionally, until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Place one unwrapped Rolo in the center of each pretzel.
- Bake for 3-4 minutes, until Rolos are shiny and slightly puffed but still hold their shape.
- Immediately press one toasted pecan half onto each Rolo, gently pressing down so the caramel spreads slightly.
- Optional: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while chocolate is still warm.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet for 20-30 minutes (or refrigerate for 10 minutes) until set.
Notes
Watch the oven closely; overbaking causes caramel to bubble over. Toast pecans for best flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, with parchment between layers. For nut-free version, press a mini marshmallow instead of pecan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 810
- Sodium: 80100
- Fat: 56
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 1214
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
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