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Turtle Pretzels

Turtle Pretzels combine salty pretzels with sweet chocolate and crunchy pecans for a delightful treat that’s super easy to make and totally addictive.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, dessert, pecans, pretzels, sweet treat
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 15 servings
Calories 210kcal
Author Liza A

Ingredients

  • 1 package 14 oz caramels
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 package 10 oz pretzel rods
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 tsp shortening
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

  • In a double boiler, melt caramels in water. Dip half of each pretzel into the hot caramel. Place on a greased sheet of foil to cool.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the caramel-coated end of each pretzel into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; sprinkle with nuts. Return to foil to cool.

Notes

Recipe source: Taste of Home

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g