Turtle Candy Recipe
This classic homemade turtles candy combines toasted pecans, gooey caramel, melted chocolate, and a touch of sea salt. It’s a surprisingly simple recipe that is perfect for Christmas presents, holiday parties, and enjoying at home.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pecan halves
- 24 individual Kraft caramels unwrapped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Take 3 pecan halves and form them into a Y shape with the flat side down on the baking sheet. Place one unwrapped caramel candy in the center of the pecans. Repeat with the rest of caramel candies and pecans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the caramel candy is just melted, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the caramel pecans are cooling, place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until the chocolate is melted and smooth but not too hot.
- Once the caramel pecans have cooled, spoon about ½-1 tablespoon of melted chocolate over each candy, spreading it slightly with the back of the spoon. Add a pinch of sea salt and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, or about 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing instructions: store in an airtight container in single layers separated by parchment or wax paper for up to 1 week at room temperature, 2 weeks in the fridge, or 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.4mg