Pretzel Turtles Christmas Edition
A simple and delicious holiday treat combining pretzels, caramel, pecans, and chocolate. Perfect for gifting or festive snacking.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
Pretzel Turtles
- 24 mini pretzel twists
- 24 individually wrapped caramel squares
- 8 oz milk chocolate melted
- 24 pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place the pecan halves in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 5-6 minutes, shaking halfway. Remove and cool.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pretzels on the pan, top each with a caramel, and bake for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Press a pecan half onto each caramel. Cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate. Spoon dollops onto the baking mat, then place each pretzel-caramel-pecan stack onto the chocolate.
- Cool completely before serving. Optionally refrigerate to speed up setting.
- Variation: Drizzle melted chocolate over the tops for full coverage.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.