Easy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Turtles
Create delicious 3-ingredient chocolate caramel pretzel turtles. This easy candy recipe combines crunchy pretzels, smooth caramel, and rich chocolate for a perfect sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 20 turtles
- Category: Candy
- Method: Baking and Melting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pretzel twists
- 1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pretzel twists on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place one unwrapped caramel candy on top of each pretzel.
- Bake for 3-5 minutes, or until the caramel is soft and slightly melted.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate chip into the center of each caramel.
- Let the turtles cool completely on the baking sheet until the chocolate and caramel are set.
Notes
- You can use different types of chocolate chips like milk, dark, or white chocolate.
- For a smoother melt, you can microwave the caramel candies in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds before placing them on the pretzels.
- Ensure the caramel is soft enough to press the chocolate chip in easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle
- Calories: Approximately 100-120 calories (varies based on specific ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g
- Sodium: Approximately 50-100mg
- Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 2-3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 10-15g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approximately 1g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 5mg