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Homemade Turtles Recipe

Homemade Turtles with a crunchy pecan base, fresh buttery caramel, and topped with melted chocolate, these candies are a must make this holiday season! And our recipe shows you just how easy they are with 3 ingredients!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 24 candies
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups pecan halves
  • 1 package soft caramels 12 ounce
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 12 ounce

Instructions

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  1. Line counter with large sheet of parchment paper. Arrange pecans about 2-inches apart (3 to 4 pecans per candy).
  2. Melt caramels in microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth. Or, if using our homemade caramel recipe, when the caramel reaches temperature, use a small Tablespoon cookie scoop and dollop the top of each pecan turtle with caramel. You'll need about 1/4 of the caramel in our recipe. Pour the remaining caramel into a prepared dish, or if desired, make more turtles!
  3. Melt chocolate in microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth (about 1-2 minutes total). Dollop a Tablespoon or so of chocolate on the tops of each caramel turtle. Allow to set.

Notes

  • You'll need about 3-4 pecans per turtle, depending on the size. For that authentic turtle "look" we use 4 pecans. For best flavor, toast the pecans before using!
  • For the caramels, you can use homemade caramels (like we prefer), you'll need about 1/4 of the batch. Or use a package of store bought soft caramels. Werthers soft caramels are perfect for melting.
  • Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Do not refrigerator or freeze turtles or the chocolate will change color.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1candy Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 1mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24candies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Serving 1candy
Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

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