Description
Homemade Turtle Candy is an indulgent treat that beautifully blends rich caramel, crunchy pecans, and smooth chocolate to create a delightful confection. This easy recipe captures nostalgic flavors while delivering a gourmet experience right in your kitchen. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying solo, these candies will surely impress everyone with their irresistible combination of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 14 oz caramel chews
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast the pecans on the baking sheet for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the caramel chews with butter until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of toasted pecans onto the parchment-lined sheet and drizzle warm caramel over each mound.
- Melt chocolate chips in increments of 30 seconds and drizzle over each caramel-covered pecan cluster.
- Sprinkle with sea salt before the chocolate sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 32g (2 pieces)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg