Rolo Pretzel Turtle Bites are the BEST holiday treat. They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty and take minutes to throw together.

These Rolo Pretzel Turtle Bites are a staple at our house every Christmas.

They are the perfect sweet and salty treat! They’re so simple to make, require very little time, and make a great gift for neighbors.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make Rolo Pretzel Turtle Bites, you will need the following ingredients:

Rolos caramel candies
pecan halves
pretzel twists

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

Pretzel twists lined up in rows on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Rolo candies unwrapped sitting on top each pretzel twist on a parchment lined baking sheet.

How to Make Rolo Pretzel Turtle Bites

Preheat oven to 350℉
Evenly space pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place an unwrapped Rolo on top of each pretzel.
Bake for 3-4 minutes, just until Rolos are soft.
Remove from oven and gently press a pecan into each Rolo.
Let cool until Rolos set up. You can place them in the fridge if you are short on time.
Serve or store in an airtight container.

Storing and Other Tips

If you don’t eat them all within the first day of making them, be sure to keep them in an airtight container.

They will last for about 6 days in an airtight container before the pretzel starts to go soft and the caramel becomes really hard.

If this is a treat you need to make a few days in advance, we recommend just leaving them in an airtight container.

Do not freeze or refrigerate them because it makes the caramel hard and the pretzel mushy.

What other things could I use as toppings?

If you don’t love pecans you could add any of your other favorite sweet treats. You could add:

M&Ms
mini Oreos
Sixlets
sprinkles
peanuts
almonds
gingersnap crumbles
coconut
white chocolate drizzle

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Rolo Pretzel Turtle Bites

5 from 8 votes

Rolo Pretzel Turtle Bites are the BEST holiday treat. They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty and take minutes to throw together.

50 Bites

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 34

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Ingredients

▢ 50 Rolo's Caramel Candies, (about 1 11-ounce bag)
▢ ½ pound pecan halves
▢ 50 pretzel twists

Equipment

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉
Evenly space pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place an unwrapped Rolo on top of each pretzel.
Bake for 3-4 minutes, just until Rolos are soft.
Remove from oven and gently press a pecan into each Rolo.
Let cool until Rolos set up. You can place them in the fridge if you are short on time.
Serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Other Topping Ideas:

M&Ms
mini Oreos
Sixlets
sprinkles
peanuts
almonds
gingersnap crumbles
coconut
white chocolate drizzle

Nutrition

Calories: 68 kcal · Carbohydrates: 7 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 4 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 1 mg · Sodium: 82 mg · Potassium: 32 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 6 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 9 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American

Cost: $8

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Dessert, Snack

Did You Make This Recipe?We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a review or a question in the comment section below the post.

Questions & Reviews

Shante says:

This is perfect! I was looking for a quick and simple sweet treat to make for holiday gifts for the office. I make this and hand them out before taking off for winter break!

Thanks for sharing.

Phil and Darby Hawley says:

This is so funny; I have these in the oven RIGHT NOW lol

Tonia @ TheGunnySack.com says:

These are one of my favorite holiday treats too! I haven't made them yet this year but plan to!

BettyJean @ Shabby Tea Party says:

I've never had these but they look and sound wonderful. I will definately be making some of these soon. Thanks for sharing, Warm Hugs,

The Cottage Market {Andrea} ? says:

this gets the YUMMY IN MY TUMMY two thumbs up award!!!! can't wait to try it! thanks fo much for sharing...hugs...

Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says:

Love these! So simple yet SO good!

Danielle says:

I just made these and they are so easy and taste AMAZING! They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I can't wait to take them to my social tomorrow night.

Thanks for sharing!
Danielle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsByDaniC?ref=si_shop

Joel & Amy Hardee says:

You mention using M&Ms if someone's allergic to nuts, but my son is allergic to nuts/peanuts and all the M&Ms I've seen say "processed on shared equipment" which means he's not allowed to eat them. I think I'll try the 2nd pretzel idea...thanks:)

alm says:

You may also be able to use Sixlets if you can find those in your area....they may not have a nut warning.

Jojo says:

I find that at 300ﾟ oven for 3 minutes is the best. They are never runny or too soft. For the people in my family that don't like nuts I use 3 or 4 chocolate chips pressed down instead of a pecan. Though the pecan is certainly my favorite!!!

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Shante says:

This is perfect! I was looking for a quick and simple sweet treat to make for holiday gifts for the office. I make this and hand them out before taking off for winter break!

Thanks for sharing.
Phil and Darby Hawley says:

This is so funny; I have these in the oven RIGHT NOW lol
Tonia @ TheGunnySack.com says:

These are one of my favorite holiday treats too! I haven't made them yet this year but plan to!
BettyJean @ Shabby Tea Party says:

I've never had these but they look and sound wonderful. I will definately be making some of these soon. Thanks for sharing, Warm Hugs,
The Cottage Market {Andrea} ? says:

this gets the YUMMY IN MY TUMMY two thumbs up award!!!! can't wait to try it! thanks fo much for sharing...hugs...
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says:

Love these! So simple yet SO good!
Danielle says:

I just made these and they are so easy and taste AMAZING! They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I can't wait to take them to my social tomorrow night.

Thanks for sharing!
Danielle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsByDaniC?ref=si_shop
Joel & Amy Hardee says:

You mention using M&Ms if someone's allergic to nuts, but my son is allergic to nuts/peanuts and all the M&Ms I've seen say "processed on shared equipment" which means he's not allowed to eat them. I think I'll try the 2nd pretzel idea...thanks:)
alm says:

You may also be able to use Sixlets if you can find those in your area....they may not have a nut warning.
Jojo says:

I find that at 300ﾟ oven for 3 minutes is the best. They are never runny or too soft. For the people in my family that don't like nuts I use 3 or 4 chocolate chips pressed down instead of a pecan. Though the pecan is certainly my favorite!!!