Homemade Turtle Candies
Indulge in rich, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and silky chocolate all coming together in bite-sized morsels of joy.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz Soft caramels Quality brands like Kraft or Werther’s Original recommended.
- 6 oz Pecan halves Lightly toasted for extra flavor.
- 8 oz Semi-sweet chocolate Good quality recommended, such as Ghirardelli or Baker’s.
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the soft caramels in a microwave-safe bowl for 1-1½ minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scatter clusters of toasted pecans.
Assembly
- Spoon molten caramel over the pecan clusters, creating pools of gooey goodness.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate until smooth, either in the microwave or double boiler.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the caramel-covered pecans.
- Let the candies set until the chocolate hardens, or pop them in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
- Enjoy your homemade turtle candies!
Notes
Tips for best results include melting chocolate and caramel carefully to avoid burning, and allowing candies to cool at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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