These Rolo Turkey Pretzels are a four-ingredient, fun, salty-sweet snack perfect for Thanksgiving. The kids will love this colorful Thanksgiving treat option at the dessert table.
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Rolo Turkey Pretzels
I love to have a few Thanksgiving food crafts sprinkled around at Thanksgiving. The kids have always loved fun Thanksgiving treats like Oreo Turkeys, Turkey Marshmallow Pops, and Thanksgiving Blessing Mix. The kids love these Rolo Pretzel Turkeys because they are easy to pick up and pop right in your mouth.
Sometimes, you need a quick treat that is easy to pull together and doesn’t require much cleanup. These quick Thanksgiving treats will be ready in minutes. The biggest bonus is that the kids can help make them. They are a fun way to get crafty in the kitchen or impress your guests at Thanksgiving.
These Rolo pretzels are one of our favorites, but if you are looking for more easy-to-make Thanksgiving desserts, you might like No-Bake Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumpkin Dump Cake, and Pumpkin Pie Souffle.
Ingredients You’ll Need for Your Rolo Turkeys
- Mini Pretzel Twists
- Rolo Candy
- M&Ms
- Mini M&Ms
- Candy Eyes
Equipment Needed
parchment paper lined baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit
- Place pretzel twists on the parchment-lined baking sheet with the two curved edges at the top.
- Set Rolos on top of the pretzel twists. They should be set toward the bottom of the pretzel twist.
- Bake for 3-4 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and immediately push four regular-sized M&Ms into the top of the Rolo, going all around the top.
- Gently push a mini orange M&M sideways into the bottom center of the Rolo
- Place a mini red M&M sideways at a diagonal next to the orange M&M as the waddle
- Add the two candy eyes above the beak and waddle
These fun Rolo Turkeys will surely be a hit with your “little turkeys” on Thanksgiving
Tips for Making the Perfect Rolo Turkey Pretzel
- A good way to tell when Rolos are ready is that the chocolate will be shiny. When melted, Rolos should hold their shape. They will still be upright but shiny.
- I like to use mini twists because they have a place for the M&M feathers to sit.
- These Rolo turkey pretzels are perfect for packaging in a gift box and giving out as holiday gifts
- Kids can easily help decorate these turkey pretzels
Quick Tip
These Rolos should not flatten when melted. They only need a few minutes in the oven and should still hold their shape.
Use fresh pretzels for this treat. Nobody wants a stale pretzel treat on Thanksgiving.
What Should I Serve with Rolo Turkeys?
Serve other fun Thanksgiving treats like Mayflower pecan pies, and Pumpkin Pie Shaped Rice Krispies Treats. Consider setting out some Thanksgiving treats that are healthy into the mix like Crescent Roll Cornucopia Veggies and Dip.
FAQs
How long will these Rolo Turkey Treats Last?
These Thanksgiving treats can be made 3-4 days in advance. Cover and store at room temperature.
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Watch my Video on Making Rolo Turkey Pretzels
Printable Recipe for Rolo Turkey Pretzels
Rolo Turkey Pretzels
Ingredients
- 36 mini pretzel twists
- 36 unwrapped Rolo candy
- 10 oz. M&Ms regular sized
- 9 oz. M&M minis
- 1 oz. candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit
- Place pretzel twists on the parchment-lined baking sheet with the two curved edges at the top.
- Set Rolos on top of the pretzel twists.
- They should be set toward the bottom of the pretzel twist.
- Bake for 3-4 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and immediately push four regular-sized M&Ms into the top of the Rolo, going all around the top.
- Gently push a mini orange M&M sideways into the bottom center of the Rolo
- Place a mini red M&M sideways at a diagonal next to the orange M&M as the waddle
- Add the two candy eyes above the beak and waddle
Notes
Nutrition
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