Sweet, nutty, and irresistibly chewy—perfect for gifting or special treats.
🐢 Homemade Turtle Candy (Pecans & Caramel)
Ingredients (makes 12–15 turtles)
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1½ cups pecan halves
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½ cup soft caramels (store-bought or homemade), unwrapped
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2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
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1½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
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1 tsp coconut oil or butter (for smooth chocolate, optional)
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Sea salt flakes (optional)
🍬 Instructions
1️⃣ Toast the Pecans
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Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C
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Spread pecans on a baking sheet
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Toast 6–8 minutes until fragrant
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Cool slightly
2️⃣ Form Pecan Clusters
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On parchment paper, arrange pecans in small clusters (3–4 halves each), slightly overlapping to form a “turtle shape”
3️⃣ Melt Caramel
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In a microwave-safe bowl, heat caramels with cream in 20–30 second bursts, stirring until smooth
4️⃣ Add Caramel
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Spoon warm caramel over each pecan cluster
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Let set 10–15 minutes
5️⃣ Melt Chocolate
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Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil/butter until smooth
6️⃣ Finish Turtles
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Spoon chocolate over caramel, covering most of it
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Sprinkle lightly with sea salt (optional)
7️⃣ Set
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Let candies set at room temperature or refrigerate 15–20 minutes
💡 Tips & Variations
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Use dark chocolate for less sweetness
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Add a drizzle of white chocolate for decoration
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Make them bite-sized for parties
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Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks
🎁 Gifting Tip
Place turtles in mini candy cups and pack in a gift box—they travel beautifully.
Would you like a quick microwave-only version or a no-bake caramel-from-scratch recipe?