if you know me, you know I am obsessed with pretzels. Add chocolate and caramel? Instant chef’s kiss! These Rolo Pretzel Turtles are the easiest little treats you’ll ever make, and somehow, they’re also the most addictive. They’ve got everything going on: crunchy pretzel base, melty caramel-chocolate center, and a buttery pecan topper that makes it feel just the tiniest bit fancy!

Rolo Pretzel Turtles - A Sweet, Salty, Gooey Party Classic!

But here’s what really makes them special for me - I make these for my sweet 86-year-old dad, and every time I do, he says the same thing: “Your Mom used to make these!” Isn’t that the best? It’s proof that some recipes just stick. They become memory-makers, generation-connectors, and little edible time machines. Everything old really is new again… especially when it’s covered in caramel.

Whether you're making them for a party tray, a cookie swap, or just to snack on while wrapping presents, these little bites are guaranteed to disappear fast. Bonus: they’re totally no-fuss and take less than 10 minutes of hands-on time!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

12 small pretzels (squares or traditional twists work great!)
12 Rolo candies, unwrapped
12 pecan halves

Tools & Supplies:

Baking sheet
Parchment paper

How to Make These Cuties:

Preheat your oven to 250°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange your pretzels in a single layer and top each pretzel with an unwrapped Rolo.

Bake for 3–4 minutes, just until the chocolate softens but doesn’t melt completely.

Remove from the oven and immediately press a pecan half onto each melty Rolo. Gently, but with purpose!

Let them cool and set for about 30 minutes at room temp, or pop them in the fridge for a quick 5-minute chill.

That’s it. Easy-peasy caramel-squeezy!

Tara’s Tips:

Want to mix it up? Use peanut butter cups, Hershey’s Kisses, or even white chocolate.
Make a big batch and store in an airtight container - they keep beautifully!
These make great edible gifts! Just wrap a few in a cello bag with ribbon and a tag. Instant sweet treat.
Don’t want nuts? Use red and green M&Ms for a festive (and nut-free) twist!

When to Serve:

Holiday parties
Cookie exchanges
Bake sales
After-school snacks
Wrapped up as homemade gifts
Or… when the chocolate craving hits and you have zero self-control. No judgment here.

Yield: 12

Rolo Pecan Turtles

Name: Rolo Pecan Turtles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 small pretzels; 12 Rolo candies, unwrapped; 12 pecan halves

These easy Rolo Pretzel Turtles are the perfect no-bake holiday treat!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 39 minutes

Ingredients

12 small pretzels
12 Rolo candies, unwrapped
12 pecan halves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange pretzels on the baking sheet. Top each pretzel with a Rolo. bake for 3-4 minutes.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and immediately press a pecan half into each softened Rolo.
Allow to set for 30 minutes, or pop in the refrigerator for a quicker set.