Easy Homemade Turtle Candy Recipe You’ll Love!
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade turtle candy featuring caramel, chocolate, and pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt the caramel candies with heavy cream over low heat until smooth.
- Place a small mound of toasted pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle the melted caramel over the pecans.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel-covered pecans.
- Let the turtle candies cool and set before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.