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Turtle Candies Recipe
These turtle candies are the perfect quick and easy no-bake treat. Made with just 4 ingredients in the microwave!
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 20 candies
Calories: 129 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 24 individually-wrapped caramels
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1⅛ cups Chopped Pecans divided
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place unwrapped caramels in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave caramels in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until they are completely melted.
- Stir in coconut oil until it melts.
- Stir in 1 cup of the pecans until they are completely coated.
- Using a teaspoon, place scoopfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Set aside.
- Microwave the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until they are completely melted.
- Spoon melted chocolate over the caramel clusters.
- Crush the remaining ⅛ cup (2 tablespoons) of pecans and sprinkle them over top of the chocolate. Chill and allow chocolate to harden.
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Notes
- Storage: Store turtle candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1candy
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
89mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
12IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20candies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1candy | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.