Treats of Christmas Day 5 - Turtle Bites

 Day 5: Turtle Bites

You need 2 bags of Rolos because they will disappear way before you're ready to be done with them!

Ingredients:

• 2 bags of Rolos
• a large bag of mini pretzel circles, or waffle circle pretzels... I use Rold Gold Butter Checkers
• a large bag (4 cups) pecan halves

Directions:

1. Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.  Preheat oven to 350.
2. Take out pretzels and set on parchment, leaving a little space in between each one.  Count the amount you have.
3. Take out an equal amount of Rolos and unwrap them.  Place one Rolo on top of each pretzel.
4. Go through the pecans and make sure you have as close to full halves as possible.  Place in a bowl and set aside.
5. Place one sheet in the oven.  DO NOT WALK AWAY!  Leave in for a minute or 2 and pull out when the chocolate starts to get shiny.  Pull out and place a pecan on top, squishing the Rolo down into the pretzel.  If the Rolo won't squish, put pan back in oven for 30 more seconds and try again.
6. Leave candies on pan to let chocolate firm up for a few hours.
7. Remove and place in air tight container.