turtle recipe

Fast, easy, no-bake and just 4 ingredients! Chewy, gooey, salty-and-sweet! Homemade always tastes better! Yum!!

Homemade Turtles

pecan

caramel squares, unwrapped (about 1 heaping cup)

cream

sea salt, optional for sprinkling

Line two baking sheets or large platters with parchment...

Line two baking sheets or large platters with parchment paper. It’s helpful if they will fit in either fridge or freezer.

Make small piles of pecans, using 5 to...

Make small piles of pecans, using 5 to 6 pieces per pile. Overlap the pecans some to reduce gaps so the caramel doesn’t seep through.

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the caramels,...

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the caramels, half of the cream (reserve the remainder), and heat on high power to melt. It will probably take about 3 to 4 minutes total, but you must stop and stir the mixture every 30 seconds so you don’t burn it. Alternatively, you can melt caramels on the stove over low heat, using caution and stirring frequently. **(see notes below on melting the caramels)

Add about 1 tablespoon caramel to the top...

Add about 1 tablespoon caramel to the top of each pecan pile; set aside.

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add 8 ounces...

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add 8 ounces chocolate and heat to melt, about 1 minute on high power. Heat in 15-second increments until chocolate can be stirred smooth. I prefer working in smaller batches with chocolate and recommend doing the same and not heating all 16 ounces at once; melt additional chocolate as necessary.

Add about 2 tablespoons chocolate to the top...

Add about 2 tablespoons chocolate to the top of each pecan cluster by dolloping it on top and letting it fall down the sides.

Optionally add a pinch of sea salt to...

Optionally add a pinch of sea salt to each Turtle.

Allow Turtles to firm up at room temp...

Allow Turtles to firm up at room temp (will take many hours) or in the fridge or freezer (about 15 minutes) before serving.

Another delicious recipe from my grandmother's cookbook, these Pecan Caramel Turtle Candy Bars are a fun, easy bar version of a Turtle candy. They're sweet, salty and perfect for parties!

Pecan Caramel Turtle Candy Bars

oz semi sweet chocolate chips, about 2 cups, divided

11 oz bag caramels

tbsp butter

water

pecans

sea salt

1. Line an 8&#215;8 pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

2. Place half of the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in short intervals of about 30 seconds at a time, until melted and smooth.

3. Pour chocolate mixture into pan and spread into an even layer. Refrigerate until firm.

4. Melt caramels, butter and water in a pan over low to medium heat until melted and smooth.

6. Remove pan from refrigerator and spread caramel mixture evenly over the chocolate layer.

7. Place pan back into refrigerator until tacky, about 15 minutes.

8. Place remaining half of the chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave safe bowl. Microwave in short intervals of about 30 seconds at a time, until melted and smooth.

9. Pour chocolate mixture over caramel and spread into an even layer. Place in refrigerator until firm.

I can't wait to try this recipe. Can you substitute butter for shortening?

yum yum they are out of this world -did them one with pecan and the one with peanuts- how can i make them in a 9x9 or 13x9 thanks

hi can you freeze them after you make them thanks they so good

Hey, this looks amazing, can you make your own caramels instead of using a bag of caramels from the store

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