An easy to make turtle using a Rolo in the center and topping with a pecan! It’s the perfect sweet and salty treat!

I can’t really think of a better way to say, “I love you,” around the holidays then giving someone a big bowl of Rolo Pretzel Turtles! 

For me, my Dad is my Dad. Even though he’s ‘technically’ my step-Dad, he IS my Dad. Blood relation makes no difference in my family tree – it’s the role they’ve played in my life. The same goes for my sister, Katie. She isn’t ‘technically’ my sister – but to me, she’s become like a sister to me. 

After I came to terms with my real sister’s passing, I knew it was important that my brother-in-law live his life to the fullest, despite his grief, so I prayed for God’s leading in his life. He was a widowed, single Dad raising two very young children on his own. He got through it with the love and support of family and friends. His brother actually put his life on hold and moved in with him to help with whatever he needed. We wanted him to be happy and to have someone to conquer each day with. But who would be the right fit for him? To love his children as her own? 

Katie, that’s who. They are now married and she has officially adopted them as her own! Even though she is not ‘technically’ their Mom, she IS their Mom! We love her with our whole hearts and I wish I told her more often how much I love her! 

We are traveling to go see her, so I found a super cute container at Target and filled it as full as I possibly could with these perfectly paired sweet and salty treats!

Why Rolo Pretzel Turtles Are the Perfect Holiday Gift

• They are homemade – and super easy to make! 
• These treats travel well. You can drive or fly with them and they’ll survive! 
• They ship nicely. Just wrap them up appropriately and they arrive the same way you sent them! 
• You can make a lot of them in a short amount of time. So you can cover several gift recipients at once! 

Ingredients for Rolo Pretzel Turtles

• Round Pretzels
• Rolos
• Pecan Halves

How to Make Rolo Pretzel Turtles

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. 
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
• Distribute 48 (or desired number) round pretzels evenly on the pan. 
• Unwrap 48 (equal amount to pretzels) Rolo’s. 
• Place unwrapped Rolo’s in the center of the pretzels.
• Put in the oven for 4 minutes. 
• As soon as you remove the pan from the oven, press a pecan half on top of the melted Rolo. Repeat until all turtles are made.
• Let cool until the Rolo’s has hardened. 

Tips for Making Rolo Pretzel Turtles

• You don’t have to use round pretzels. I prefer the round pretzels because the Rolo melts evenly and it looks nice, but they are only in the stores during the holiday’s. If you can’t find round pretzels, the next best option is the square pretzels. The Rolo will also melt evenly and look equally as nice! 
• Don’t try to make more than one pan of Rolo Pretzel Turtles at once. It’s best to make one pan at a time because you have to place the pecan halves on the melted Rolo quickly. If you make too many at once you won’t be able to get to all of them before the Rolo starts setting. You want to be able to easily press the pecan half into the melted Rolo! 
• Have the pecan halves ready to go by the time the oven timer goes off. I usually just pour some out onto a paper plate and quickly sort out the ‘good ones’ so they are ready. 
• You may have seen recipes that call for toasting the pecan first. Don’t bother! It’s an unnecessary step, both for time and taste. Trust me, they taste just as amazing without toasting the pecan! 

Can You Freeze Rolo Pretzel Turtles? 

• Yes, you can freeze Rolo Pretzel Turtles! You can eat them frozen, too. Just place them in a freezer safe bag and they’ll keep up to 3 months. 
• If you don’t need to freeze them, just keep them in a sealed container on the counter until you are ready to serve. They will stay fresh in a sealed container for a while, several weeks actually! 

Just for the record, there is no way the serving size for these is going to keep you accountable. It’s nearly impossible to stop eating these! 

For More Sweet Snacks, Check Out:

• Crispy No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
• Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats
• Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
• Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

For More Gift Giving Ideas, Check Out: 

• Thankful for the Hands That Teach Me Free Printable Gift Tag
• Back to School Teacher’s Survival Kit with Free Printable 

For More Holiday Treats, Check Out: 

• Best Soft Christmas Cutout Sugar Cookies
• Christmas Chocolate Crunch Cups
• Mint M&M Christmas Pretzels with Hugs
• Peppermint Pretzel Bites

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Rolo Pretzel Turtles

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Rolo Pretzel Turtles, an easy to make turtle using a Rolo in the center and topping with a pecan! It's the perfect sweet and salty treat!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Total Time 19 minutes

Ingredients

• 48 Round Pretzels
• 48 Rolo's, Unwrapped
• 48 Pecan Halves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Distribute 48 (or desired number) round pretzels evenly on the pan.
4. Unwrap 48 (equal amount to pretzels) of Rolo's.
5. Place unwrapped Rolo's in the center of the pretzel.
6. Put in the oven for 4 minutes.
7. As soon as you remove the pan from the oven, press a pecan half on top of the melted Rolo. Repeat until all turtles are made.
8. Let cool until the Rolo has hardened.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 443Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 1088mgCarbohydrates: 81gFiber: 3gSugar: 14gProtein: 10g