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Chocolate Pecan Caramel Turtles

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Delicious clusters of toasted pecans wrapped in buttery caramel and topped with semi-sweet chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect sweet and salty treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turtles
  • 2 cups Pecan halves Look for uniform halves for tidy turtles.
  • 14 ounces Caramel candies Individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped before melting.
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Swap for dark or milk chocolate if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt Optional, for a finishing touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
  2. Arrange pecan halves in small clusters (3–4 per turtle) or in a tight circle for a classic look.
  3. Toast the pecan clusters for 5–7 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  4. Unwrap caramels and place them in a microwave-safe bowl. Add a teaspoon of water or heavy cream if the caramels are very stiff.
  5. Microwave caramels in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between bursts, until smooth and pourable.
Assembly
  1. Spoon or drizzle a small puddle of caramel over each pecan cluster, working quickly as caramel firms as it cools.
  2. In a clean microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 20–30 second bursts, stirring until glossy and smooth.
  3. Spoon a dollop of melted chocolate over each caramel-topped cluster, tapping the tray gently to settle the chocolate.
  4. Sprinkle a few flakes of sea salt on top while the chocolate is still wet, if using.
  5. Let the turtles cool at room temperature until set, or place the tray in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to speed up setting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

These turtles can be served on a dessert board, as gifts, or alongside coffee. Store in an airtight container for best freshness.
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