Turtle Candies with Pecans and Caramel
Turtle Candies with Pecans and Caramel are a delightful treat that everyone will love! These sweet bites are packed with crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Microwave-safe Bowl
Ingredients
Pecans
- 1 cup Pecan halves Toasted for extra flavor.
Caramel
- 1 cup Soft caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
Chocolate
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Garnish
- Sea salt flakes For garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange pecan halves on a baking sheet in small clusters of four or five to form the ‘legs’ of the turtles.
- Bake pecans for 5-7 minutes, just to toast them slightly. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and heavy cream. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the caramel is melted and smooth.
- Spoon the melted caramel over each pecan cluster, making sure some of the caramel gets between the pecans to help hold them together.
- Melt chocolate chips in another microwave-safe bowl with similar 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon the melted chocolate over the caramel-covered pecans, covering them completely.
- Sprinkle lightly with sea salt flakes if using.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until set.
- Serve or package for gifting.
Notes
Keep your Turtle Candies in an airtight container. They are best enjoyed within a week, but they can last up to two weeks at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg