Homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel
These homemade turtle candies with rich caramel, crunchy pecans, and smooth chocolate are the perfect treat for any occasion! Sweet, nutty, and indulgent, this simple recipe is a showstopper
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (includes refrigeration)
- Yield: 12-16 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Stovetop, Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz caramels
- 6 oz pecans
- 8 oz chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the pecans in clusters on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, melt the caramels over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Once melted, drop a spoonful of caramel onto each cluster of pecans.
- In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, heating in 20-second intervals and stirring in between.
- Spoon the melted chocolate over the caramel-covered pecans.
- Refrigerate the candies for 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Enjoy your homemade turtle candies!
Notes
- You can store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For a festive touch, you can sprinkle sea salt on top of the caramel before adding the chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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