Turtle Pretzels
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Turtle Pretzels
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.
Ingredients
- 48 pretzels snaps
- 48 Rolo candy chocolate caramel candies
- 48 pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
- 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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.