Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet, and nutty goodness of Homemade Chocolate Turtles. These delightful treats feature clusters of pecans topped with gooey caramel and luscious chocolate, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecan Clusters:
- 1 cup pecan halves (about 60 pieces)
Caramel Filling:
- 20 soft caramel candies (unwrapped)
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare Pecan Clusters: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pecans in clusters of 3, forming a ‘Y’ shape to mimic turtle legs and head.
- Melt Caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted (about 1–2 minutes total).
- Assemble Turtles: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the melted caramel onto the center of each pecan cluster, allowing it to drizzle over the nuts to hold them together. Let cool for about 10–15 minutes until set.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spoon or drizzle about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate over each caramel cluster to cover.
- Chill and Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes or until firm. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
- For a salted twist, sprinkle sea salt on top of the chocolate before it sets.
- You can also use dark chocolate or white chocolate for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
