Homemade Turtle Candy With Pecans and Caramel

Why Make This Recipe

Homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel is a sweet and simple treat that everyone will love. These little candies are full of rich chocolate, chewy caramel, and crunchy pecans. They are perfect for sharing with family or friends during holidays or special occasions.

This recipe is very easy to make at home. You don’t need any fancy equipment or special skills. Just a few simple steps and a few basic ingredients will give you a delicious homemade candy that tastes better than store-bought.

Making these candies at home also lets you control the quality of ingredients. You can use fresh pecans, creamy caramel, and good chocolate. Plus, you can enjoy the fun of making your own treats and giving them as homemade gifts.

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How to Make Homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pecan halves
• 1 (11 oz) bag caramels, unwrapped
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Arrange pecan halves in small groups of 4, shaped like an X to look like a turtle’s legs.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
4. Spoon a small amount of caramel onto the center of each pecan cluster. Let it cool and set.
5. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips (with shortening if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
6. Spoon melted chocolate over the caramel and pecans. Let candies set at room temperature or chill until firm.
7. Store in an airtight container.