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Classic turtle candy made with toasted pecans, warm caramel, and smooth chocolate. A nostalgic homemade treat perfect for gifting or sharing.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pecan halves, toasted
  • 1.5 cups soft caramels
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 cups melting chocolate or chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • saucepan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Spoons for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Arrange pecan halves into small clusters on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Melt caramels and cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth, stirring gently.
  3. Stir in vanilla, then spoon warm caramel over each pecan cluster.
  4. Melt chocolate until smooth using a microwave or double boiler.
  5. Spoon or drizzle chocolate over the caramel, covering each cluster.
  6. Chill the candies until the chocolate is fully set.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Toast the pecans for deeper flavor. Store the finished turtles in the refrigerator or freezer for long-lasting freshness.

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