Dessert

Turkey Pretzels Recipe

ByClara Bennett November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Introduction

These adorable Turkey Pretzels are a fun and festive treat perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn celebration. Combining salty pretzels with sweet candies, they’re easy to make and sure to delight kids and adults alike.

The image shows small turkey-shaped treats arranged on a wooden board with a white marbled texture background. Each treat has a base layer of a small pretzel ring, topped with a round chocolate-covered ball creating the turkey’s head, dark brown in color with a smooth texture. Three candy corns in colors of yellow, orange and white are stuck on the back of each ball, fanned out to form the feathers. Two round white candies with black dots serve as eyes on the front of the chocolate ball, and a small yellow candy corn is placed in the center below the eyes as the beak. The treats are evenly spaced with some extra candy corns scattered around. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12 mini pretzels
12 Rolo candies (unwrapped)
36 pieces candy corn
24 candy eyes
12 yellow or orange Reese’s Pieces

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 250º F.
Step 2: Arrange the mini pretzels in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the sheet in the oven for about 2 minutes, or until the chocolate on the Rolos is shiny and soft but not melted.
Step 3: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Quickly press 3 pieces of candy corn into the top of each Rolo candy to create the turkey feathers.
Step 4: Attach 2 candy eyes onto the top center of each Rolo to form the turkey’s eyes.
Step 5: Stand one yellow or orange Reese’s Piece between the eyes to resemble a beak.
Step 6: Place the completed Turkey Pretzels in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
Step 7: Once set, remove from the fridge and serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.

Tips & Variations

Use mini peanut butter cups instead of Rolos for a slightly different flavor.
Try different colored candy eyes or make your own with tiny icing dots for a personalized touch.
If you prefer a crunchier texture, lightly toast the pretzels before assembling.
For a nut-free version, substitute Reese’s Pieces with small orange jelly beans or candy buttons.

Storage

Store Turkey Pretzels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This helps keep the chocolate firm and the candies fresh. When ready to serve, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes to mellow the chill for best taste.

How to Serve

The image shows small turkey-shaped treats arranged on a baking sheet lined with a textured mat. Each treat has a base made of two small, twisted pretzels positioned side by side to form the turkey's feet. Above the pretzels, there is a round dollop of smooth milk chocolate that forms the turkey's body and head. Stuck into the chocolate are three candy corn pieces arranged like fanned feathers, displaying bright yellow, orange, and white colors. Two large, round white candy eyes with black centers are placed near the top of the chocolate circle, and a small candy in orange or yellow is attached in the middle as the turkey’s beak. The surface beneath the baking sheet has a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make Turkey Pretzels ahead of time?

Yes, they can be assembled and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just be sure to keep them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

What if I don’t have candy eyes?

You can use small dots of white and black icing as a substitute, or omit the eyes entirely and still have a delightful treat.

Turkey Pretzels Recipe

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These adorable Turkey Pretzels are a fun and festive treat perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations. Combining salty mini pretzels with creamy Rolo candies and colorful candy decorations, they are easy to assemble and delightfully cute, making them ideal for kids and holiday parties.

Author: Clara
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: 12 turkey pretzels 1x
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

12 mini pretzels
12 Rolo candies, unwrapped

Decorations

36 candy corn pieces (3 per turkey)
24 candy eyes (2 per turkey)
12 yellow or orange Reese’s Pieces (1 per turkey)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250º F to prepare for softening the chocolate on the Rolos.
Arrange Pretzels: Lay out the 12 mini pretzels on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.
Warm Rolo Candies: Place the baking sheet with pretzels in the oven for about 2 minutes, just until the chocolate on the Rolos becomes shiny and soft but not fully melted; this makes them easier to attach decorations.
Add Candy Corn Feathers: Immediately after removing from the oven, stick 3 candy corn pieces into the top of each Rolo candy to form turkey feathers.
Attach Eyes: Place two candy eyes at the top center of each Rolo candy to create the turkey’s eyes.
Add Beak: Position one yellow or orange Reese’s Pieces candy between the eyes to serve as the turkey’s beak.
Set in Fridge: Place the assembled turkey pretzels in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden and the decorations to set securely.
Serve or Store: Remove from the fridge and enjoy immediately, or store the turkey pretzels in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Notes

Make sure the oven temperature is not too high, as you only want to soften the chocolate, not melt it completely.
You can substitute candy eyes with edible markers or icing if preferred.
These treats are best consumed within a few days for optimal freshness.
If you don’t have candy corn, other small colorful candies can be used as feathers.
Keep the assembled pretzels refrigerated if you are not serving them immediately to maintain their shape.

Keywords: Turkey Pretzels, Thanksgiving treats, holiday snacks, festive candy snacks, easy kids recipes

Clara Bennett

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