Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel. These sweet treats are perfect for gifting or enjoying as a special snack. With crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate, they are a true delight for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecan Clusters:
- 2 cups pecan halves
Caramel Layer:
- 1 (11 oz) bag soft caramels (about 35 caramels)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare Pecan Clusters: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pecan halves in clusters of 3–4 (like turtle legs), spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Create Caramel Layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted (about 2 minutes total).
- Assemble the Candies: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the melted caramel over each pecan cluster, letting it settle and cool slightly—this helps it firm up.
- Coat with Chocolate: In another bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in the microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. Spoon melted chocolate over the caramel layer, gently spreading it to cover.
- Set and Serve: Let candies set at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
- Use roasted and salted pecans for extra flavor and crunch.
- You can drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkle with sea salt for a gourmet touch.
- Perfect for holidays, gifting, or sweet snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
