Easy Pretzel Turtles (3 Ingredients!)
This Easy Pretzel Turtles recipe is SO SIMPLE! Crunchy pretzels topped with gooey caramel candies and pecans make an addictive sweet and salty treat.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- Mini Pretzels twist-shaped preferred, waffle or circle shapes work too
- Chocolate Covered Caramel Candy such as Rolos, unwrapped
- Pecan Halves whole halves or pieces
- White Chocolate Chips optional, for drizzle
- Sprinkles optional, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place mini pretzels on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, spaced evenly.
- Unwrap chocolate caramel candies (such as Rolos) and place one on top of each pretzel.
- Bake in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the candies soften and become glossy but do not completely melt or flatten.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently press a pecan half or piece onto each softened candy to adhere.
- Optional: Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over turtles with a spoon or fork.
- Optional: While the white chocolate is still wet, add sprinkles for decoration.
- Allow turtles to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting. Once firm, lift from parchment and enjoy.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Silicone Baking Mat
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Double boiler
- Small Spoon
- Fork
Notes
- Use fresh, crunchy pretzels for the best texture contrast.
- Unwrap caramel candies before baking to prevent foil melting on the sheet.
- Watch candy carefully while baking to avoid over-melting or burning.
- Swap pecans for walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts if desired.
- Store turtles in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, refrigerate if warm.