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A close-up stack of rich, dark chocolate Christmas Pecan Turtles topped with candied pecans.

Christmas Pecan Turtles


  • Author: leckerzutaten.com
  • Total Time: 95 min
  • Yield: About 18 turtles 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Simple recipe for making pecan turtle candies with caramel and chocolate coating.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange pecan halves in clusters of three or four on the prepared sheet.
  3. Combine caramel candies and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Microwave on high for 60 seconds, stir, and microwave for another 30 seconds until smooth.
  5. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of warm caramel over each pecan cluster.
  6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until the caramel is firm.
  7. Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
  8. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  9. Dip the bottom of each chilled caramel cluster into the melted chocolate, or drizzle chocolate over the top.
  10. Return the turtles to the parchment-lined sheet.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is set.

Notes

  • Store finished turtles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • You can substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate for semi-sweet.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 5 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake/Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 turtle
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 45
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 16
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 10

Keywords: pecan turtles, Christmas candy, caramel chocolate pecans, holiday treats