Description
Classic chocolate turtles made with crunchy pecans, soft caramel, and smooth melted chocolate for a sweet, chewy, and irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 11 ounces soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Arrange small clusters of pecan halves on the parchment paper.
- Place the unwrapped caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the caramel mixture in short intervals, stirring until smooth and pourable.
- Spoon warm caramel over each pecan cluster.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Spoon melted chocolate over the caramel-covered pecans.
- Let the chocolate turtles set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until firm.
- Remove from parchment paper and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Work in small batches to keep caramel warm.
- Optional sprinkle of flaky salt on top adds contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: chocolate turtles, homemade candy, pecan caramel chocolate, no bake dessert, easy chocolate candy