These are the perfect kid’s Thanksgiving treat! My four-year-old daughter ate two and couldn’t help but beg for more. I have to draw the line somewhere! This was such a fun Thanksgiving dessert or snack to make for my kid. To see the excitement on her face was the best! Get the whole family together and have a fun time bonding and making memories as you bake these cute little guys. If you like these, you’ll love my Oreo Turkeys, Caramel Apple Slices, and Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites, both of which make the perfect fall or Thanksgiving treat!
These are great snacks to make for a Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or just as a small fall snack. Kids and adults love the sweet and savory taste of Rolo Turkeys. Best part?! They’re done in about 10 minutes! Can’t beat that! I hope you get a chance to make these Rolo Turkeys! Your kids will love every moment and you know they’ll enjoy ever second of eating these little turkeys.
Ingredients in Rolo Turkeys
Mini pretzel twists. Pretzel twists form the foundation for these turkeys and give the snack a salty flavor.
Rolo candies. Sweet chocolate covered caramel Rolo candies make this recipe so delicious.
Candy eyeballs. Buy some candy eyeballs or candy eyes to give the turkeys a face.
Reese’s Pieces candy. Reese’s Pieces candies make the turkey noses.
Candy corns. Candy corns are the turkey’s plumage. You can use regular old candy corns or caramel corns.
How to Make the Best Rolo Turkeys
1). Preheat oven to 250 degrees F/ 120 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pretzel twists, salt side facing down, on the lined baking sheet. Make sure that the two loops of the pretzel are facing you.
2). Unwap the Rolos and place them normal side facing up, on the upper-center portion of the pretzel twist.
3). Bake for two minutes—possibly less—so keep a close eye on them. Remove the baking sheet and, working quickly, place two candy eyes on the top portion of each Rolo. Place one Reese’s Pieces below the eyeballs and insert it into the Rolo sideways so it sticks out like a nose. Place three candy corns or caramel corns, pointy side down, into the top of each Rolo to appear as its “feathers” or plumage.
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Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make these Rolo Turkeys, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always try my best to respond to all comments.
If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag #elisemccollister on Instagram! It makes me so happy to see your recipe photos!
Rolo Turkeys
Ingredients
- 12 mini pretzel twists
- 12 Rolo candies unwrapped
- 24 candy eyeballs
- 12 Reese’s Pieces candies
- 36 candy corn or caramel corns
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250º F/ 120º C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pretzel twists, salt side facing down, on the lined baking sheet. Make sure that the two loops of the pretzel are facing you.
- Unwap the Rolos and place them normal side facing up, on the upper-center portion of the pretzel twist.
- Bake for two minutes—possibly less—keep a close eye on them. Remove the baking sheet and, working quickly, place two candy eyes on the top portion of each Rolo. Place one Reese’s Pieces below the eyeballs and insert it into the Rolo sideways so it sticks out like a nose. Place three candy corns or caramel corns, pointy side down, into the top of each Rolo to appear as its “feathers” or plumage.
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