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Chocolate Turtles Candy

Easy Christmas Candy made with only four ingredients! These Chocolate Turtles are easy to make and perfectly sweet and salty.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Total Time
48 mins
Servings: 23 Turtles
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pecan halves
  • 40 caramel squares
  • 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 8 ounces milk chocolate chopped
  • coarse sea salt optional

Instructions

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  1. Line two sheet pans with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  2. Arrange five pecans on the sheet pan together to have what looks like a turtle. Repeat this with all of the pecans.
  3. Place your caramels and one tablespoon of cream into a medium mixing bowl.
  4. Microwave in thirty-second increments, stirring in between until the caramel is melted. If the caramel is too thick, stir in the remaining heavy cream.
  5. Pour a spoonful of caramel onto each cluster of pecans.
  6. Then place your chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments until the chocolate is melted.
  7. Add a spoonful of chocolate onto the top of each of the turtles. Sprinkle the top of each chocolate with the salt.
  8. Place sheet pans into the fridge until the chocolate has set.

Notes

  • Substitutions
  • Substitutions
  • Can You Use Chopped Pecans Instead Of Halves?
  • If you want to use chopped nuts, use about one tablespoon for each piece of candy. Pile it and then pour the caramel sauce over the top. Your turtles won’t have feet – it will look like they’re hiding in their shell!
  • Can You Use Other Nuts?
  • Classic chocolate turtles are made with pecans but I think walnuts, peanuts, cashews, macademia nuts, or almonds would work well.
  • Can You Use Another Type Of Chocolate?
  • You can use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, semi-sweet, or even white chocolate for this recipe. I just recommend using chopped chocolate instead of chocolate chips for the best results.
  • How To Store Chocolate Turtles
  • How To Store Chocolate Turtles
  • I like to stack the chocolate turtles in an airtight container with parchment paper or wax paper separating the layers. This will keep them from sticking to each other.
  • They will keep at room temperature for up to three weeks. You can also store them in the refrigerator.
  • Recipe Tips For The Best Chocolate Turtles
  • Recipe Tips For The Best Chocolate Turtles
  • You can use your favorite chocolate but use a chopped chocolate bar instead of chocolate chips. The higher-quality chocolate you use, the better your turtle candy will be!
  • Most likely you will only need one tablespoon of cream to melt the caramels. This should give it a spoonable consistency. If yours is too thick, add up to one more tablespoon of cream.
  • You can just spoon the melted chocolate on top or you can create a swirl. Just lightly press the back of the spoon on the chocolate and turn it to create a swirl design you like.

Nutrition Information

Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Potassium 107mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 22IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 23Turtles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 107mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 22IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.