Homemade Turtles
This super-simple candy recipe makes the most delicious and cute little homemade turtles. They're almost too adorable to eat (but too yummy not to).
Servings: 18 turtles
Equipment
- Baking Sheet 9 x 13-Inch
Ingredients
- 72 pecans halves
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 20 Werther's I used Originals soft caramels
- 1 ½ Cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Divide your pecans into groups of 4 and arrange them on a wax paper or parchment paper line baking sheet to form cross shapes.
- Add the caramels and water to a microwave-safe bowl and melt the caramels for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave, stirring after each interval, until the caramel mixture is melted and smooth.
- Add a spoonful of caramel to the top of each pecan cluster and then put the baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes so they set.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until completely melted.
- Top each pecan cluster with a spoonful of melted chocolate and return the turtles to the freezer for another 30 minutes.
Notes
Salty topping: These turtles are great topped with a little bit of coarse sea salt. Just sprinkle it on top of your turtles while the chocolate is still warm. I love the sweet/salty combo!
Soft caramels: Make sure you grab soft caramels, not hard ones. If you prefer to make your own caramel, then you can use that recipe instead.
Don't forget the parchment paper: Make sure you line your baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper, otherwise the turtles will be difficult to take off and might break when you try.
Soft caramels: Make sure you grab soft caramels, not hard ones. If you prefer to make your own caramel, then you can use that recipe instead.
Don't forget the parchment paper: Make sure you line your baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper, otherwise the turtles will be difficult to take off and might break when you try.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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