Slow Cooker Turtles {with Rolo’s}

Nov 12, 2024Updated Nov 27, 2024

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Slow Cooker Turtles are the perfect holiday treat! Made with rich melted chocolate, crunchy pecans, and soft caramel from rolls, they’re so irresistible you might not want to share!

Other chocolate candies we love to make are slow cooker Christmas candy and slow cooker sea salt almond clusters.

Slow cooker turtles on a plate in front of a crockpot.

What you need
Variations
Step-by-Step Directions
How to Store:
Best way to Serve:
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Slow Cooker Turtles Recipe

This is the ultimate way to make candy “turtles” effortlessly with the help of your crockpot. Traditionally, making these treats can be quite a process, involving melting chocolate, toasting pecans, and carefully layering caramel. But with this simplified method, you can skip the hassle without sacrificing any flavor.

The secret? Start with a base of Rolo candies for that perfect caramel layer. Then, whip up a homemade chocolate mixture with chopped pecans that melts to creamy perfection in your crockpot. Scoop the warm, nutty chocolate over the Rolos, finish with festive sprinkles, and let them set. In no time, you’ll have a batch of holiday-ready treats—perfect for gifting, sharing, or adding to your dessert table!

What you need

Ingredients for slow cooker turtles on a table.

This recipe is very simple to make and all you need is 3 kinds of chocolate; chocolate almond bark, semi-sweet chocolate chips and a semi-sweet baking bar. You of course need the rolls and chopped pecans. {The full recipe is in the recipe card below the images}

Variations

Experiment with dark, milk, or mixed chocolate to suit your taste.
Personalize your turtles with festive sprinkles to match any holiday or celebration.
Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if you prefer a different nutty flavor.

Step-by-Step Directions

Ingredients for slow cooker turtles in a crockpot.

Unwrapped Rolos candies on a baking sheet.

Add the chopped pecans, broken chocolate almond bark, chocolate baking bar pieces, and semi-sweet chocolate chips into the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to low heat. Cover and let the mixture cook for 1 ½ to 2 hours.
While the chocolate is melting, line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Arrange the unwrapped Rolos on the sheet, leaving space between each one.

Melted chocolate mixture for slow cooker turtles in a crockpot.

Slow cooker turtles on a baking sheet with sprinkles.

Once the chocolate mixture is melted and smooth, give it a gentle stir.
Using a spoon, carefully pour the chocolate mixture over each Rolo on the baking sheet, ensuring they are well-covered.
Immediately sprinkle your choice of sprinkles over each turtle before the chocolate sets. Let the turtles cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate firms up. For a quicker set, refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Mixture for making turtles in a slow cooker.

How to Store:

Store the turtles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to maintain freshness.
These turtles make excellent homemade gifts. Package them in decorative tins or bags for a thoughtful and delicious present.

Slow cooker turtles with sprinkles on a plate.

Best way to Serve:

Perfect for holiday cookie and candy trays, these make wonderful homemade gifts.
Easily prepare a batch while your cookies are baking in the oven.
Store in a tin for quick snacks or to impress unexpected guests.
These freeze beautifully, so you can enjoy them gradually over time.

Close-up of slow cooker turtles on a plate with one opened up.

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