Irresistible Homemade Turtle Candy: A Simple Indulgence You’ll Love
Indulge in the rich flavors of homemade turtle candy with this simple recipe that combines nuts, caramel, and chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 candies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel squares
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread the pecan halves on a baking sheet. Toast for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the caramel squares with the heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, form clusters of toasted pecans and drizzle melted caramel over each cluster.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and let them sit until set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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