Pretzel Pecan Turtles
If you love sweet and salty desserts, these Pretzel Pecan Turtles are a must-try. Made with only three ingredients, this easy candy recipe comes together quickly. All you need are crunchy mini pretzels, gooey caramel chocolates, and pecans. Perfect for holiday gift-giving, or a simple treat, these homemade turtles are always a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients needed to make Pretzel Pecan Turtles:
- Mini pretzels (use same amount of all ingredients)
- Rolo candies (or other caramel chocolate candies)
- Pecan halves
How to make Pretzel Pecan Turtles:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pretzels in a single layer.
- Unwrap all the candies and place one Rolo candy in the center of each mini pretzel.
- Place the sheet of pretzels topped with Rolo candies in the oven and bake at 300 degrees for 4 minutes to soften the chocolate. Remove from the oven.
- Press a pecan half on top of the softened chocolate caramel candy.
- Let the candies cool completely before removing them from the parchment paper. Store in an airtight container.
Notes:
- Melt a little chocolate and spoon over the top of each turtle candy.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before the chocolate sets.
- Try white chocolate drizzle over the top of the turtle candies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature in a cool, dry place.
- Store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator. Let sit at room temp for a few minutes before serving.
- Freeze in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
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Pretzel Pecan Turtles
If you love sweet and salty desserts, these Pretzel Pecan Turtles are a must-try.
Equipment
- 1 Large baking sheet
Ingredients
- Mini pretzels (use same amount of all ingredients)
- Rolo candies (or other caramel chocolate candies)
- Pecan halves
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pretzels in a single layer.
- Unwrap all the candies and place one Rolo candy in the center of each mini pretzel.
- Place the sheet of pretzels topped with Rolo candies in the oven and bake at 300 degrees for 4 minutes to soften the chocolate. Remove from the oven.
- Press a pecan half on top of the softened chocolate caramel candy.
- Let the candies cool completely before removing them from the parchment paper. Store in an airtight container.
- NOTES: *Melt a little chocolate and spoon over the top of each turtle candy. *Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before the chocolate sets. *Try white chocolate drizzle over the top of the turtle candies. *Store in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature in a cool, dry place. *Store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator. Let sit at room temp for a few minutes before serving. *Freeze in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
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