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Pretzel Turtles and Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

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Here are a couple of really easy gifts or treats that involve pretzels.  The first is Pretzel Turtles, if you haven’t had them before, then I am surprised.  It is a well traveled recipe.  They are so simple and oh so good.

Pretzel Turtles | realmomkitchen.com

You make the pretzel turtles using pretzels, rolo candies, and pecan halves.  I also make them using red and green M & M’s in place of the pecan halves for those in my family who aren’t nut lovers. I roast my pecans before placing them on the turtles, but you can skip this step to make them even easier.  If you aren’t a pecan fan you can always replace them with any kind of nut like whole cashews, almonds, etc.  You could even top them with another pretzel and make a pretzel sandwich!

The other recipe is another fun way to change a bag of pretzels.  So easy.  I adapted the recipe from Baking Junkie.  It brings the flavors of sweet and salty together.  You coat the pretzels with a cinnamon sugar mixture. I also saw another variation at Oh My Sugar High. That version cooks in the microwave if you really want to speed up the process of making these.

Pretzel Turtles | realmomkitchen.com
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Pretzels Turtles


  • Author: Laura

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. If using pecans, spread the pecan halves on a baking sheet and bake for 4 minutes. Give them a stir and cook them for another 4 minutes.
  3. Place  pretzels on another baking sheet. Top each pretzel with 1 rolo candy, place it right in the center of each pretzel.
  4. Place in oven and  bake for 3 minutes. You want the candies to soften but not completely melt.
  5. Remove from oven and immediately place a pecan half (or candy) on top of each candy and lightly press.  You want to flatten the candy to cover all of the pretzel except to outer outline and secure the candy on top.
  6. Allow to cool.  Makes 50 turtle candies.
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Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels


  • Author: Laura

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. ace preztels in a large bowl.  In a small bowl, stir together canola oil, cinnamon and sugar.
  2. Pour over pretzels and stir to coat. Place pretzels on a baking sheet.
  3. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes.  (see notes for microwave option) Remove from oven and stir.  Return to oven for 10 more minutes and stir again.
  4. Place in oven one more time for 10 minutes.  Remove from oven and allow to cool.  Store in a sealed container.

Notes

Microwave on high and uncovered for 2 minutes.  Microwave 3-4 minutes longer. Stir after each minute until oil is absorbed. I laid my out on parchment paper to cool.  Cool to room temperature before eating.

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*Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels* | huiz4100 December 31, 2012 - 12:56 pm

[…] easiest Christmas treats I made this year were cinnamon sugar pretzels! I randomly found this on real mom kitchen and am so glad that I did! Only four easy ingredients and all I had to do was buy a bag of […]

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*Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels* | huiz4100 December 31, 2012 - 12:56 pm

[…] easiest Christmas treats I made this year were cinnamon sugar pretzels! I randomly found this on real mom kitchen and am so glad that I did! Only four easy ingredients and all I had to do was buy a bag of […]

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Jody, RD January 1, 2011 - 9:54 am

I featured the Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels on my blog blogfoodbetter.blogspot.com.
Thanks for the inspiration!

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Jody, RD January 1, 2011 - 9:54 am

I featured the Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels on my blog blogfoodbetter.blogspot.com.
Thanks for the inspiration!

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Julie December 23, 2010 - 5:10 pm

I love the idea of a Rolo in the pretzels – I usually use a Hershey’s kiss. Can’t wait to try this new idea! And I am going to make a batch of the cinnamon sugar pretzels too – thank you so much!! I appreciate you and your website so much!! Merry Christmas!

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Julie December 23, 2010 - 5:10 pm

I love the idea of a Rolo in the pretzels – I usually use a Hershey’s kiss. Can’t wait to try this new idea! And I am going to make a batch of the cinnamon sugar pretzels too – thank you so much!! I appreciate you and your website so much!! Merry Christmas!

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Donnie December 22, 2010 - 12:09 pm

Wow, Laura. I made those cinnamon sugar pretzels but didn’t have any oil so I used melted butter and they were delicious. I’m going to give some as last minute gifts. Great recipe. Thanks so much.

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Donnie December 22, 2010 - 12:09 pm

Wow, Laura. I made those cinnamon sugar pretzels but didn’t have any oil so I used melted butter and they were delicious. I’m going to give some as last minute gifts. Great recipe. Thanks so much.

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Donnie December 22, 2010 - 9:21 am

I’ve made the others and they are delicious. The cinnamon pretzels are new to me and something I think I’ll try today. Have everything here. Merry Christmas Laura.

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Donnie December 22, 2010 - 9:21 am

I’ve made the others and they are delicious. The cinnamon pretzels are new to me and something I think I’ll try today. Have everything here. Merry Christmas Laura.

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nancy@skinnykitchen.com December 22, 2010 - 9:02 am

I love the sound of your cinnamon pretzels. I dip mine in dark chocolate but never thought to just use cinnamon/sugar. Thanks for sharing!

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nancy@skinnykitchen.com December 22, 2010 - 9:02 am

I love the sound of your cinnamon pretzels. I dip mine in dark chocolate but never thought to just use cinnamon/sugar. Thanks for sharing!

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Double Dipped Life December 22, 2010 - 7:54 am

Yum! The cinnamon sugar pretzels look divine! I’m not a huge fan of sweet/salty, but this might just do it for me!
Thanks! (Love the fudge yesterday too!)

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Double Dipped Life December 22, 2010 - 7:54 am

Yum! The cinnamon sugar pretzels look divine! I’m not a huge fan of sweet/salty, but this might just do it for me!
Thanks! (Love the fudge yesterday too!)

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