Here’s a delicious Caramel Pecan Turtles recipe—classic chocolate candies with pecans and caramel:
Ingredients (makes ~20–25 turtles):
- 1 cup pecan halves (about 20–25)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ½ cup caramels (soft caramels or caramel squares)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Optional: sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Prepare a baking sheet:
- Line with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Arrange pecans:
- Place 3–4 pecan halves in a cluster for each candy on the baking sheet.
- Melt chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt chocolate until smooth.
- Melt caramel:
- Unwrap caramels and melt with 2 tablespoons of cream over low heat or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Assemble turtles:
- Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate onto each pecan cluster to hold them together.
- Top each cluster with a dollop of melted caramel.
- Optional: sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until chocolate and caramel are set.
- Serve:
- Peel off parchment and enjoy. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Tips:
- For easier handling, pipe the chocolate and caramel with a spoon or small zip-top bag with the tip cut off.
- Use toasted pecans for extra flavor.
- Can be made with dark chocolate for a richer, less sweet version.
I can also give a quick microwave-only version that melts chocolate, caramel, and pecans together in a bowl for ultra-fast candy if you want to make them in under 15 minutes.
Do you want that version?
