Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 2

On a baking sheet, place the pecan halves in a single layer.

Step 3

Toast the pecans, shaking the pan once halfway through, until they're lightly toasted, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the pecans to a plate to cool.

Step 5

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 6

Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Top each of the pretzels with one of the unwrapped caramels.

Step 8

Bake the pretzels until the caramels are softened but not melting, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the baking sheet from the oven.

Step 10

Gently press 1 of the toasted pecan halves into each of the softened caramels just enough so the caramel fills the spaces in the pretzel.

Step 11

Set the pretzels aside to cool completely.

Step 12

Melt the chocolate, either in a double boiler or in a microwave.

Step 13

Transfer the cooled pretzel caramels from the baking sheet.

Step 14

Dollop 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls of the melted chocolate all over the baking sheet.

Step 15

Lightly place each pretzel onto the middle of each chocolate dollop, making sure they are centered, and press down gently.

Step 16

Allow the turtle treats to cool completely.

Step 17

Serve.