Here’s a simple and delicious way to make homemade turtle candy—the classic combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans:
Ingredients (Makes ~12 turtles)
- 12 pecan halves
- 12 caramels (or ½ cup soft caramel candies)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon water (optional, for melting chocolate)
- Sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prep the baking sheet
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pecans
- Place 3 pecan halves in a cluster for each turtle on the sheet.
- Form the base shape resembling a turtle shell.
- Add caramel
- Melt caramel pieces gently in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Spoon a small amount of caramel over each pecan cluster, covering them but leaving the edges of the pecans visible.
- Add chocolate
- Melt chocolate chips with a teaspoon of water for smoothness.
- Drizzle chocolate over each caramel-covered pecan cluster.
- Optional: Sprinkle sea salt
- Lightly sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each turtle for a flavor boost.
- Set the candy
- Allow the candy to cool at room temperature or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Serve and enjoy
- Carefully peel off parchment and store in an airtight container.
Tips
- For softer turtles, warm caramel just until it’s pliable.
- You can substitute almonds or walnuts for pecans if desired.
- Great as a gift or treat—easy to double or triple the batch.
If you want, I can also make a quick no-bake microwave version that’s ready in under 15 minutes—perfect for last-minute cravings.
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