turtles candy

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.

My mom always made Pecan Caramel Chocolate Turtles during the holiday season. Toasted pecans and creamy caramel are mixed together, allowed to harden, and dipped in melted chocolate.

Pecan, Caramel and Chocolate Turtles

pecan halves

chocolate Candiquik

caramels (11 oz)

water

butter

Remove the caramels from the wrappers.

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place pecans in a...

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes or until toasted. Watch carefully! Set aside.

In a heavy saucepan, melt caramels, water, and...

In a heavy saucepan, melt caramels, water, and butter on medium-low, stirring constantly, until melted.

Add pecans to the caramel mixture and mix...

Add pecans to the caramel mixture and mix well.

On lightly greased wax paper (or parchment), spoon...

On lightly greased wax paper (or parchment), spoon tablespoons of caramel/pecan mixture. Let harden.

Heat Candiquik in the microwave according to package...

Heat Candiquik in the microwave according to package directions.

Dip each candy into Candiquik with a fork...

Dip each candy into Candiquik with a fork and let excess drip off. Place on wax or parchment paper and let harden. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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