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Easy Pecan Turtles

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These Easy Pecan Turtles combine toasted pecans, creamy caramel, and smooth chocolate for a rich, homemade candy that’s perfect for gifting or indulging. With just a few ingredients and no candy thermometer needed, they come together quickly and taste gourmet.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30-40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pecan turtles
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 40 soft caramels (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • Sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Toast pecan halves on a baking sheet for 5–7 minutes until fragrant. Let cool slightly.
  2. Arrange groups of three pecans into clusters on a parchment-lined baking sheet to form the “legs” of the turtles.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine soft caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
  4. Drop a spoonful of melted caramel over each pecan cluster, covering the center of the pecans.
  5. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth and silky.
  6. Spoon melted chocolate over the caramel on each cluster. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top while chocolate is warm.
  7. Let the turtles cool at room temperature or place them in the fridge to set faster.

Notes

  • You can use homemade caramel instead of store-bought.
  • Dark, milk, or white chocolate can be used based on preference.
  • Try adding vanilla or cinnamon to the caramel for extra flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
  • These candies freeze well for up to 2 months.

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