Fun Rolo Pretzel Thanksgiving Turkeys Recipe
Add Preferred SourceLooking for a fun, easy, and festive treat to make this holiday season? These Rolo Pretzel Thanksgiving Turkeys are just the thing to bring a little extra joy to your gatherings. With only a few simple ingredients, you can create adorable turkey-shaped treats that combine sweet, salty, and chocolatey goodness!
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I love these fun snacks; they are so simple to make, and even the kids can help, making it a perfect family-friendly recipe to enjoy together. They’re perfect for Thanksgiving, fall parties, and potlucks and are real crowd-pleasers. Pop them in a cellophane bag and they’ll make a great easy Thanksgiving gift.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
How to Make Rolo Pretzel Thanksgiving Turkeys with Step-By-Step Instructions
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These Rolo Pretzel Thanksgiving Turkeys are super easy to make. If you follow these simple steps, you’ll have a fun, tasty treat in no time.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a couple of baking trays with parchment paper – it makes cleanup way easier.
Arrange the Pretzels
Now, lay out 6-12 mini pretzel twists on the tray, upside down. I suggest working in small batches so you have enough time to decorate before the chocolate hardens.
Add the Rolos
Take an unwrapped Rolo and place it on each pretzel. Try positioning the Rolo toward the bottom part of the pretzel so there’s room to add the candy corn later for feathers.
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Soften the Chocolate
Pop the tray in the oven for approximately 1 minute. You want the chocolate to be soft enough to work with but not completely melt. Trust me, too much melting can make decorating tricky.
Insert the Candy Corn
Here’s the fun part! Once the tray is out, immediately press 3 candy corn pieces into the top of each softened Rolo to create the turkey’s feathers. Be gentle to keep everything in place.
Attach the Eyes and Beak
Now, give your turkeys some personality. Place two candy eyeballs on top of the Rolo, just below the feathers. Then, press a mini M&M below the eyes to make the beak. Gently press to make sure it sticks, but don’t squish the chocolate.
Decorate the Wattle
Grab your red decorative icing and pipe a little wattle (or snood) next to the M&M beak. It’s the finishing touch that brings your turkey to life!
Let the Turkeys Set
Leave your turkeys out at room temperature for about 20 minutes to set. If you’re short on time, pop them in the fridge for 5-10 minutes, and they’ll firm up faster.
Recipe Notes and Expert Tips
Here are a few of my top tips to help you along the way:
- Timing the Rolos: Heat them just for 1 minute—this softens them enough to work with but keeps their shape.
- Candy Corn Feathers: Inserting the candy corn is the trickiest part. Be sure to press each piece gently into the top of the Rolo, holding it steady for a second to let it settle into the softened chocolate. This keeps everything in place without causing the Rolo to slide off the pretzel.
- Beak M&M Placement: When placing the M&M for the beak, use just enough pressure to stick it in the soft chocolate, but don’t push too hard, or the Rolo will squish out of shape. It’s all about a light touch. If it starts to shift, you can lightly reposition it before the chocolate sets.
- Work in Batches: Decorating the turkeys while the Rolos are still soft is key. If you try to do too many at once, the chocolate may harden before you finish. I recommend starting with 6-12 turkeys at a time, so you have time to carefully assemble them without rushing.
- Quick Set Tip: If you’re short on time or just impatient to dig in, stick the assembled turkeys in the fridge for 5-10 minutes. This will help the chocolate set faster, so you can serve them sooner. Be careful not to leave them in too long, or the candy might lose some of its shine.
How to Store Leftover Rolo Pretzel Thanksgiving Turkeys
If you have leftovers (which might be hard to believe!), store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
More Easy Thanksgiving Recipes for You to Try at Home
I’ve got plenty more Thanksgiving recipes that are just as delicious as these turkeys!
- Copycat Crumbl Caramel Pumpkin Cookies
- Fudgy Slutty Brownies
- Apple Spiced Cookies
- Pumpkin Roll
- Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 24 mini pretzel twists
- 24 Rolos unwrapped
- 72 candy corn pieces
- 48 candy eyeballs
- Orange and yellow mini M&Ms
- Red decorative icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Line two baking trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Work in small batches to make sure you can finish assembling the turkeys before the chocolate hardens. Place 6-12 pretzel twists upside down on the tray.
- Take your unwrapped Rolos and place one on each pretzel, positioning it towards the bottom of the pretzel to leave space for the candy corn feathers.24 mini pretzel twists, 24 Rolos
- Bake for 1 minute. The Rolos should be softened but not completely melted, making them easier to decorate without losing their shape.
- After baking, immediately press 3 candy corn pieces into the top of each softened Rolo to create the turkey feathers. Be careful not to shift the chocolate off the pretzel.72 candy corn pieces
- Once the feathers are set, place two candy eyeballs on top of each Rolo and then press a mini M&M just below the eyes to make the beak. Lightly press it into the softened chocolate to make sure it stays in place.48 candy eyeballs, Orange and yellow mini M&Ms
- Use red decorative icing to add a small wattle or snood next to the M&M beak for the final touch.Red decorative icing
- Allow the turkeys to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes, or pop them in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to speed up the setting process. Repeat this with the remaining ingredients and store your Rolo Pretzel Thanksgiving Turkeys in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Timing the Rolos: Heat them just for 1 minute—this softens them enough to work with but keeps their shape.
- Candy Corn Feathers: Inserting the candy corn is the trickiest part. Be sure to press each piece gently into the top of the Rolo, holding it steady for a second to let it settle into the softened chocolate. This keeps everything in place without causing the Rolo to slide off the pretzel.
- Beak M&M Placement: When placing the M&M for the beak, use just enough pressure to stick it in the soft chocolate, but don’t push too hard, or the Rolo will squish out of shape. It’s all about a light touch. If it starts to shift, you can lightly reposition it before the chocolate sets.
- Work in Batches: Decorating the turkeys while the Rolos are still soft is key. If you try to do too many at once, the chocolate may harden before you finish. I recommend starting with 6-12 turkeys at a time, so you have time to carefully assemble them without rushing.
- Quick Set Tip: If you’re short on time or just impatient to dig in, stick the assembled turkeys in the fridge for 5-10 minutes. This will help the chocolate set faster, so you can serve them sooner. Be careful not to leave them in too long, or the candy might lose some of its shine.
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DESSERTS!
Dessert First is a collection of 61 RECIPES to show you that you can make beautiful, impressive desserts right in your own kitchen, no matter your skill level.
Immediate eBook download. No physical book available.
Includes ad-free recipes like:
∙ Lemon Pound Cake
∙ Starbucks Cake Pops
∙ Boston Cream Pie
∙ Chocolate Mousse
∙ Matcha Tiramisu
...and much more!
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