Turtle Candy Recipe
Turtle candy is one of the easiest recipes to make and you only need three ingredients for this holiday favorite. The rich-flavored candy is ready in less than one hour and is the perfect gift for friends and family.
Servings: 20
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
- 35 caramels
- 12 ounces of milk chocolate chips
- 8 ounces of toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the pecans on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and toast for about 10 minutes.
- Allow the pecans to cool. Once they are cool, place them in piles of six or seven pecans.
- Unwrap the caramels and add them to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about one to one and a half minutes. Stir to completely melt. (They are VERY hot).
- Take a spoon and drizzle the caramel over the pecans, making sure to get caramel on each pecan to hold them together.
- Next, add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and melt for about one to one and a half minutes. Stir to help finish melting.
- Drizzle over the caramel with a spoon.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
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Notes
Make sure you use a microwave safe bowl.
Keep the chocolate turtle clusters in an airtight container, Ziplock bag, or cover with plastic wrap when storing them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g