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Homemade Turtles

This Homemade Turtles Recipe gives you the most rich and delicious candy with only 4 ingredients! Lightly toasted pecans covered in a rich caramel and topped with melted chocolate. Perfect for giving and deliciously simple to make.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, caramel, chocolate, pecan, pecans, turtle, turtles
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 213kcal
Author Jesseca

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecans toasted
  • ¼ cup caramel ice cream topping the thicker kind
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon shortening

Instructions

  • Stir together the pecans with the ice cream topping. Drop by heaping tablespoon onto wax paper. Refrigerate until solid.
  • Melt together the chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds. Spoon over your pecan clusters.

Notes

How to toast pecans:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  2. Toss pecans in a small amount of oil (we really like coconut oil) and salt if desired. Spread onto the prepared tray in an even layer. 
  3. Toast for 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2Servings | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 34mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g