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Homemade Turtles!
April 16th, 2009
Here is a recipe I got from my (wonderful) neighbor for quick and easy turtles. I was a bit skeptical when I first saw them but after eating one I was hooked! Seriously, don’t knock em till you try em! These are perfect for an impromptu gathering or a nice treat when you’ve got a craving.
Ingredients:
Mini Pretzels
Pecan Halfs
Rolos
That’s it!
1) On a cookies sheet, arrange the pretzels then place a Rolo on top of each one. Bake at 220 F. for 2 minutes.
2) Remove from the oven and immediately start placing the Pecans on top and pushing them down, squishing the Rolos.
3) Enjoy!
April 16th, 2009 at 6:21 am
Those sound ridiculously easy! And they look sooooo delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
♥ xtine
http://www.stuffbyxtine.com
April 16th, 2009 at 6:29 am
These look amazing! Rolos are my #1 favorite candy. I’m definitely going to be baking these over the weekend. Thanks
April 16th, 2009 at 6:37 am
My friend made these for me last summer! Aren’t they amazing! I agree with the skeptical part…then I proceeded to eat about 20!
April 16th, 2009 at 7:13 am
My mother-in-law just introduced me to these at the holidays. They are so delicious (and easy)!
April 16th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Ok, where have you been all my life? You were promptly added to my blogroll.
Can’t wait to try these for my daughter’s upcoming 1st birthday party. Also LOVE the fabric garland you made for your niece. I heart the fabrics you used sooo much. Another reason why I need to learn to sew…
xo
April 16th, 2009 at 7:50 am
oh wow, yummy! what a great idea.
April 16th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Love these! And if you want to vary them up, they are equally delicious with a couple of plain M&Ms or one peanut M&M smashed into the Rolo instead of a pecan.
April 16th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Whooohooo! You’ve just made my day! These are a perfect quick bite for the BUNCO shindig I’m hosting tom morrow night!
Thank you!
April 16th, 2009 at 9:09 am
They’re also really good with the caramel-filled Dove Promises if you want a creamier caramel.
April 16th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Yummy!! Thanks for sharing.
April 16th, 2009 at 9:35 am
yum! I’m hungry now and it’s only 9:30 in the AM.
April 16th, 2009 at 9:46 am
my husband will LOVE these. great idea… thanks for sharing.
April 16th, 2009 at 10:42 am
amazing! I can’t wait to try these…
April 16th, 2009 at 10:56 am
i love your blog!
i have been making these for holiday gifts for the past couple of years. I put them in gift tins. They are delicious and addictive. They take more time than you think (unwrapping the rolos and squishing the pecans). Also it takes a lot of them to fill a tin. Regardless, they are a nice gift and everyone i give them to loves them.
April 16th, 2009 at 11:37 am
I love sweet and salty! YUM!
April 16th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
I think I love you! You just combined three of my favorite things!
April 16th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
What a great idea. Normally, making turtles are a tad messy (and then they have to be refrigerated to keep them from being a goopy mess!) Thanks! Love these.
April 16th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
WOW! I can’t believe just that simple huh?
April 16th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
To be extra lazy, buy many rolls of rolos rather than the bulk bag of rolos. The rolls of rolos are not individually wrapped
April 16th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Um, yes please!
April 16th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
You know what else I like? They turn out very neat and professional looking. Who knew?
April 16th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Pure evil… so naturally I can’t wait to make them!
April 16th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Oh my gosh those rolo pretzels look delicious! Great idea!
April 16th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Mmmmm! My favorite combo – pecans and caramel! Do you toast the pecans first or not bother?
April 16th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Oh! Great idea to toast the pecans first! I didn’t do that but I imagine it would make them that much better. Good thinking!
April 16th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Your pics are great! I made them 2 weeks ago if you want to take a look:
http://plumeetfourchette.over-blog.com/article-29594983.html
My recipe was from Steamy Kitchen. This is a crowd pleaser indeed!! Sooo good!
April 17th, 2009 at 10:56 am
What a great idea! I hope I remember this recipe the next time I want to wow some friends. Thanks for sharing!
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April 17th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
OMG. My FAVORITE candy and now I can make it at home?! Thank you!!!!!!
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April 19th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!!! =)
April 20th, 2009 at 8:59 am
omg, i have died and gone to sweet and salty heaven!! my FAV combo!
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:24 am
wow! these look amazing and easy to make. i need to try.
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
oh my gosh, i love this idea! so cute and easy… and seriously, who doesn’t like rolos?
April 25th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Love the combo of salty and sweet. If I had the ingredients on hand, I’d make these for breakfast!! Great blog too- glad I found you via thingswemake.
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November 29th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Great recipe………biggest challenge is pushing down squarely to get them even…….I found back of a spoon to be helpfull……also got square “waffle” pretzels..Thanks again!!!!
Craig
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