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Pretzel Rolo Turtles
Pretzel Rolo Turtles is made with square pretzel snaps, Rolo chocolates, and pecan halves.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 2 min
- Total
- 17 min
- Original yield
- Serves 35
- Ingredients
- 3 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
square pretzel snaps
In the method: Set out the pretzels in an even layer in the pan.
Rolo chocolates, (unwrapped)
In the method: Place one Rolo on each pretzel and bake for 2 minutes.
pecan halves
In the method: Lightly press a pecan half into each of the melted Rolos.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 35. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 35 square pretzel snapsIngredient note
Source: 35 Rolo chocolates, (unwrapped)Ingredient note
Source: 35 pecan halves
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Pretzel Rolo Turtles
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Refrigerate for 10 minutes then serve.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 325F degrees and spray a 9"x13" baking pan with non-stick spray.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What happens at the end?
Refrigerate for 10 minutes then serve.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 35. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
We use pretzel snaps for these but regular pretzel twists can be used. These can be frozen, see my tips above Other candies can be substituted for Rolos. See above for suggestions.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: thecountrycook.net. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.