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The Best Chocolate Pecan Caramel Turtles Recipe

This Chocolate Pecan Turtles Recipe is better than you can find at any candy store. Made with pecan clusters, gooey caramel and rich chocolate, they are sure to be your new favorite homemade candy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 chocolate turtles
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 36 pecan halves
  • 18-20 caramels
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 100 g dark chocolate
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • 1. Toast pecans in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes. Toasting the pecans will give them a nice, nutty flavor that will complement the caramel and chocolate.
  • 2. Next, melt your caramel candies in a double boiler over low heat. Stir the caramel constantly and add the milk until it is melted and smooth.
  • 3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Place clusters of three crispy pecans onto the wax paper, making sure that they are touching. Spoon a small amount of melted caramel onto each cluster, making sure that it covers the pecans. Let the caramel cool for a few minutes.
  • 4. Melt your chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler over low heat. Stir the chocolate constantly until it is melted and smooth.
  • 5. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate onto each turtle, making sure that it covers the buttery caramel. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and let the chocolate cool for a few minutes.
  • 6. Once the chocolate has cooled, let the turtles set for a few hours. You can speed up the process by placing them in the refrigerator.
  • 7. Once the turtles have set, they are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them on a plate or package them up as a gift for a friend or loved one.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g