Pecan Turtles
Delightful little morsels of buttery caramel, silky chocolate, and crunchy pecans that transform any day into a celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast them for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Combine the caramel candies with the tablespoon of milk in a saucepan over low heat. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Create small clusters of toasted pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pour a spoonful of caramel over each cluster.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or a double boiler until smooth and shiny, then drizzle over the caramel-covered pecans.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the chocolate drizzle while it’s still wet.
- Let the turtles cool and set for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, refrigerate and bring to room temperature before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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