Rolo Pretzel Turtles

4.8
(1,649)
1,223 Reviews
163 Photos

This Rolo pretzel recipe is easy and fun to make with pretzels, caramel-covered chocolate candies, and pecan nuts for a delicious sweet treat. Store cooled turtles in an airtight container.

Submitted by Cacki
Updated on August 16, 2024
Tested by
Allrecipes Test Kitchen
Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen
The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself.
Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen
163
a close up view of a bowl of pretzel turtles-a tray of cooling turtles sits in the background.
163
163
163
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 candies
Jump to Nutrition Facts

These pretzel turtles (a.k.a. pretzel Rolo pecan cookies) are a little bit sweet, a little bit salty, and 100% delicious.

Pretzel Turtle Ingredients

The three ingredients needed for this pretzel Rolo pecan cookie recipe aren't surprising: You'll need mini pretzels, chocolate-covered caramel candies (such as Rolos), and pecan halves.

How to Make Pretzel Rolo Pecan Cookies

It couldn't be easier to make these crowd-pleasing treats. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these top-rated pretzel Rolo pecan cookies:

  1. Arrange the pretzels on a baking sheet.
  2. Place a candy on each pretzel.
  3. Bake until the chocolate softens.
  4. Press a pecan half into each warm candy.
  5. Cool completely.
Pretzel Turtles
France C.

How to Store Pretzel Rolo Pecan Cookies

Allow the pretzel turtles to cool on the baking sheet. Place them in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to one week.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"I love making these candies every Christmas," says jennmayhall13. "They are so easy and tasty. And they usually are the first candies to go!"

"So delicious," according to Tracy Fredrick. "A new family favorite. I also toast the pecans to bring out their flavors beforehand. [I use] circle pretzels. So fast and foolproof!"

"These are wonderful and simple to make — I use the star shaped mini pretzels so that they actually look like turtles with a head and four little feet sticking out," says Raven Stead. "Super cute that way!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 20 small mini pretzels

  • 20 chocolate-covered caramel candies (such as Rolo)

  • 20 pecan halves

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

    Ingredients to make Rolo pretzel turtles

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  2. Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet. Place one caramel candy on top of each pretzel.

    A parchment paper-lined baking sheet with evenly spaced pretzels, each topped with a Rolo candy

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until caramels soften, about 4 minutes.

    A parchment paper-lined baking sheet with evenly spaced pretzels, each topped with a warmed Rolo candy

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  4. Remove from the oven and immediately press a pecan half into each warm caramel.

    A parchment paper-lined baking sheet with evenly spaced pretzels, each topped with a melted Rolo candy topped with a whole pecan

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  5. Cool completely before serving.

    a close up view of a bowl of pretzel turtles-a tray of cooling turtles sits in the background.
    Meredith Food Studio
1,738 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

82 Calories
2g Fat
14g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 82
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 34mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love

German Chocolate Fudge
166 Ratings
Bird's eye view of pecan pie in baking pan
Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup
2,869 Ratings
Squares of creamy chocolate fudge with nuts on a white plate.
Aunt Teen's Creamy Chocolate Fudge
2,449 Ratings
close up view of Hedgehog Cookies on a baking sheet
Hedgehog Cookies
57 Ratings
close up view of a stack of Peanut Brittle tied together with a white bow
Mom's Best Peanut Brittle
1,344 Ratings
Pieces of saltine cracker toffee.
Saltine Cracker Toffee
1,700 Ratings
Caramel Peanut Fudge
150 Ratings
Pecan Brittle
4 Ratings
A large serving bowl of Chex puppy chow
Puppy Chow
1,003 Ratings
Chocolate Caramel Brownies
350 Ratings
World's Best Peanut Butter Fudge
616 Ratings
Chocolate Turtles (The Candy)
24 Ratings
My Amish Friend's Caramel Corn
1,604 Ratings
mid angle looking into a bunch of peanut butter cup cookies resting on a cooling rack with one bit into
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
4,543 Ratings
a close up view of a couple of peanut butter haystacks on a galvanized serving tray.
Peanut Butter Haystacks
341 Ratings
close up view of Chocolate Covered Caramels on a white platter
Chocolate Covered Caramels
130 Ratings