Description
Irresistible Homemade Turtle Candy combines rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans into a delightful sweet treat. Chocolate lovers will savor each indulgent bite of this classic confection that brings pure dessert magic to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) pecans
- 12 ounces (340 grams) caramels
- 8 ounces (227 grams) chocolate chips
Binding/Coating Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon water
Preparation Ingredients:
- Cooking spray or parchment paper (for lining)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining with aluminum foil and applying a light coating of non-stick spray to ensure easy candy removal.
- Create circular clusters of pecans on the prepared surface, spacing them evenly to allow for caramel and chocolate coating.
- Gently heat caramels in a saucepan over low temperature, stirring consistently to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth, liquid consistency.
- Carefully drizzle warm caramel over each pecan cluster, ensuring complete coverage and allowing excess to pool around the nuts.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, using short 20-second intervals and stirring between each heating cycle to prevent burning.
- Pour melted chocolate generously over the caramel-coated pecan clusters, creating an even and glossy layer that completely covers the caramel.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for approximately 30 minutes until the chocolate sets completely and becomes firm.
- Remove candies from the refrigerator, allow to rest at room temperature for 2-3 minutes, then carefully separate from the foil using a thin spatula.
- Serve and savor the rich, decadent homemade turtle candies with their perfect blend of crunchy pecans, smooth caramel, and silky chocolate.
Notes
- Use parchment paper as an alternative to foil for easier candy removal and cleaner presentation.
- Add a splash of heavy cream while melting caramels to create smoother, more luxurious texture that spreads more easily.
- Use a double boiler instead of microwave for more controlled, even chocolate melting to avoid potential burning or seizing.
- Swap regular chocolate with dairy-free chocolate chips and use vegan caramel alternatives to make these turtle candies suitable for plant-based diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 258
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg