I don't recall where I got this recipe but I have been making them for years. Some of you might already know what I am talking about when I say the word Rolo Pretzel Turtles, but if your not familiar with them then your in for a nice treat. These are the perfect candy to satisfy your sweet and salty craving. Once you try one you'll be hooked just like I was the first time I had one. They are knock down easy peasy to make and a fun recipe to get the kids involved in the kitchen. My kiddos help me unwrap all of the rolos, count out the pretzels and place them on the baking sheet. They can also help match up rolos to pretzels. I would let mom add the pecans at the end since the candies are warm out of the oven. But more or less the kids can do most of work and have fun all at the same time. 
Each turtle candy contains one pretzel, one rolo and one pecan. If you dont like pecans that's OK, just use holiday themed m&m's in place of the pecans or mix and match like I did for a pretty festive look. You can use regular small pretzels or waffle pretzels like I used its all up to you. Once the candies have set add to clear goodie sacks or place in a holiday tin with tissue paper. You will have a nice homemade gift that's next to nothing to make. I warn you once you get a bite of these little turtles you will be addicted. Who doesn't love chocolate, caramel and nuts the perfect combination. At the end of this post I am also announcing the winners for the Crayola Giveaway and the Giveaway for the Autographed Copy of The Pioneer Womans New Cookbook. Now onto the recipe. 
Start by preheating your oven to 250 degrees 
Unwrap all the rolo candies
Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and place pretzels individually to form one layer only. Place one Rolo Candy on top of each pretzel. Bake at 250 degrees for 4 minutes or until the candies softened.
Toast your pecans I did this in the microwave see my note at the end of this post.
Immediately remove from the oven they will look shiny and soft. Quickly place a pecan half on top of a candy
and push down to squish the chocolate into the pretzel and flatten out. If you don't like pecans you can use toasted almonds or m&m candies in holiday colors.
just like this. Cool for 20 minutes, then place uncovered in refrigerator for about 20 minutes to set.
When the candy is set transfer to a serving plate or add to individual clear gift sacks. I did a few with m&m's so you could see what they looked like.
These little turtle candies look so cute in clear individual gift sacksRolo Turtles
1 package small regular shaped pretzels (waffle squares or rounds)
1-13-oz. package rolo candies (aprox 60 in package)
1 - package pecan halves (toasted), almonds or m&m candies
1 package small regular shaped pretzels (waffle squares or rounds)
1-13-oz. package rolo candies (aprox 60 in package)
1 - package pecan halves (toasted), almonds or m&m candies
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and place pretzels individually to form one layer only. Place one Rolo Candy on top of each pretzel. Bake at 250 degrees for 4 minutes or until the candies softened. Immediately remove from the oven and quickly place a pecan half on top of a candy and push down to squish the chocolate into the pretzel and flatten out. Cool for 20 minutes, then place uncovered in refrigerator for about 20 minutes to set. Transfer to a decorative plate.
Toasting Pecans: To toast pecans, spread them out on a plate and microwave for 30 seconds at a time. Stir the pecans around with your hand in between cooking times until toasted.
If you do not like pecans you can use almonds or m&m's in place of the pecans.
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These little treats are totally addicting, I make them every year and people just gobble them up!
Another cute and similar idea is take a pretzel (regular shaped small ones), top with a Hershey Kiss, put in oven just like this recipe, when they come out, top with red or green M&M, we call those Reindeer Noses! That's what they look like :-) Kids love them!
Love your blog and am always happy to see a new post from you Tina!
I can't wait to make these, I am also going to try Andrea suggestion. Thanks
Margie
what a coincidence!! I was at sam's and bought a case of rolos and was making these probably as you were typing! love 'em
anne
Andrea that is a great idea. I am going to get some kisses and try that next my kids would love those. I had to toss the turtles in the freezer because I have no self control LOL.
I tend to shy away form getting the kids involved as much as I should because they make such a mess but these are perfect for little helpers. Thanks for helping me get the kids more involved in the Christmas goodie making! I'm off to the store...
I wish I could pick one of those out of the screen. Yum!
I make these with the pecans. They are great and so easy! I think the kids would like them better with the candy on top.
I didn't know you could toast pecans in the microware. I can't wait to try it. I usually toast mine in the toaster oven and sometimes burn them. Pecans cost too much to be burning them.
I've made these before too, they are tasty!!
These look absolutely delicious AND fun!! Thanks for sharing, the pics are wonderful!
These treats look totally amazing and I can guarantee my kids would have a blast making them. Thanks for sharing!
I make these every year too and if I don't bring them to family Christmas parties, they don't let me in. LOL!
Congrats to the winners!
Just put chocolate on it and I can eat it...LOL
Just want to say thank you!
I made some of these Rolo Turtles this afternoon & they came out great. I'll be including these in my annual Xmas treat boxes.
Thank you Maria, arent they so simplea nd easy. They will be perfect for gift boxes.
My broter in law asks around thanksgiving if I will make him these and the chocolate covered pretzels
They turned out great!!! Everyone loved them. Thanks!!!
I made those Rolo Turtles andmy kids ate them all in about an hour! Could not believe how fast they were gone.
Absolutely a great little recipe.
Thanks for sharing them!
YUM!! We had a cookie/candy exchange yesterday - and these were a HIT!! Thanks for the great idea.....
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