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Classic turtle candies made with toasted pecans, gooey caramel, and rich melted chocolate.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz soft caramels
  • 6 oz pecan halves, toasted
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • flaky sea salt (optional)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-safe bowls

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange pecan halves into small clusters.
  2. Melt caramels gently until smooth.
  3. Spoon caramel over the center of each pecan cluster and allow to set slightly.
  4. Melt chocolate until smooth and spoon over caramel, covering completely.
  5. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired and let candies set completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Toast pecans for best flavor and allow candies to fully set before storing.

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