Chocolate Pecan Turtles
Pecan Turtles are an old fashioned candy recipe featuring crunch pecan clusters covered in gooey caramel and enveloped in smooth chocolate.
Servings 12 Turtles
Calories 214kcal
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- medium saucepan
- Microwave safe bowl
Ingredients
- 20 soft caramels unwrapped
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- To Prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and make 12 pecan clusters by placing 3 to 4 pecan halves together in spots on the baking sheet.
- Combine caramels and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until melted, stirring until the caramel mixture is smooth.
- Once the caramel is melted, add a dollop of the caramel on top of each pecan cluster on the baking sheet. Allow the caramel to set for 10 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth. Dip each pecan cluster into the melted chocolate, turning until completely coated.
- Place the pecan turtles back on the baking sheet and sprinkle with a little coarse sea salt. Repeat with all the caramel clusters and place the pan in the refrigerator until the chocolate is hardened.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg