Valentine’s Day Homemade Turtle Candies

Homemade Turtle Candies | Easy Valentine’s Day Idea
Credit: Aimee Tucker For kids, Valentine’s Day isn’t about roses or European chocolates. It’s a day to carefully choose which paper valentine from the cardboard box to give to each of your classmates, and (hopefully) look forward to a party where you will get to eat your weight in conversation hearts and American milk chocolate kisses. So why should kids get to have all the fun? It seems unfair to limit adult Valentine celebrating to demonstrations of the romantic variety. These days, I’ll take any excuse to share and spread the love with my many wonderful friends, co-workers, and family members. Why not with Valentine’s Day treats? Valentine’s Day treats follow a few rules. They should come in shades of red, pink, and white. Chocolate is encouraged, and treats should be the right size for sharing. This quick and easy recipe for homemade turtle candy fits the bill on all accounts for Valentine’s Day. The ingredients are few: just square pretzels, chocolate-covered caramel candies (also known as Rolo candies), pecan halves, and assorted sprinkles or colored candy melts.