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homemade chocolate turtles on parchment paper with sea salty on top.
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Chocolate Turtles

Chocolate Turtles are a quick and easy homemade candy made up of pecan halves, caramel and chocolate on top. Anyone can make these decadent treats!
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: amercian
Keyword: chocolate turtles
Servings: 15 large turtles
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (240g) pecan halves
  • 28 caramels* unwrapped
  • 1 tsp milk
  • 2 cups (400g) chocolate chips
  • flakey sea salt optional

Instructions

  • On a parchment paper or silicone lined cookie sheet, arrange your pecan halves into little piles of 5 or 6 pecans. Set aside.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, add the caramels and milk. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Repeat until the caramel can be stirred smooth. (This usually takes about 1 min 30 seconds)
  • Scoop about 1 tbsp of caramel onto the top of each pile of pecans.
  • Place in the fridge to help the caramel set up quickly. 
  • Once the caramel has set up, place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. 
  • Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until the chocolate is almost finished melting and then stir until there are no more lumps.
  • Spoon about 2 tbsp of chocolate onto the top of each caramel covered pecan pile.
  • Immediately sprinkle with flakey sea salt, if desired.
  • Return to the fridge to help set the chocolate quickly. 
  • Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for 1 week. 

Notes

*I use the Werther's brand of Caramel pieces. Specifically the 'soft caramels'. But this will work with Kraft brand, too. 

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg