Turtle Pretzels

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5

18 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    48 servings

  • Calories

    41 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Turtle Pretzels

Turtle Pretzels are a simple sweet and salty treat made by topping snap pretzels with caramel chocolate candies and pecan halves. The candies melt slightly when warmed in the oven, creating a soft caramel layer that holds the pecans in place for a crunchy, chewy bite. They are quick to prepare and can serve as easy party snacks or holiday treats with a balanced texture and flavor combination.

Description

This recipe for Turtle Pretzels involves arranging pretzel snaps on a baking sheet, topping each with a small Rolo caramel chocolate candy, then heating briefly in a low-temperature oven to soften the candies just enough for them to melt. Immediately placing a pecan half atop each melted candy secures the nut and adds a toasted, buttery crunch to the sweet and salty base.

The process is simple enough for casual gatherings or last-minute treats and requires minimal ingredients. Once cooled completely, the pretzels firm up again, offering a chewy caramel center contrasted by the crunch of pretzel and pecan. The flavor balance and textural contrast make Turtle Pretzels a versatile snack or dessert finger food.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 48 pretzels snaps
  • 48 Rolo candy chocolate caramel candies
  • 48 pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
  2. Line the pretzel snaps up on a baking sheet, then top with the rolo chocolates and melt in the oven for 3 minutes before topping each one with a pecan half and letting harden completely before serving.

Notes

  • Preheat oven fully before placing pretzels for even melting of candies.
  • Let the treats cool completely after adding pecans to allow caramel to harden for easy handling.
  • The recipe yields 48 pieces, ideal for sharing or gifting.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 41kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 23mg (1%) Potassium 18mg (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 41kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Potassium 18mg 0%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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