Ah! You’re looking for Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters—those little candies with pecans, caramel, and chocolate. Here’s a simple, classic recipe:
Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters
Yields: ~20–24 clusters
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecan halves (or chopped pecans)
- 12 oz soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tbsp milk
- 8 oz semisweet or milk chocolate (chips or chopped)
- Sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions:
- Prep the pecans: On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange small clusters of 2–3 pecans each.
- Melt the caramel: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the caramel with milk, stirring until smooth.
- Add caramel to pecans: Spoon a small amount of caramel over each pecan cluster to hold them together. Let it cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate: Use a microwave (in 20-second intervals, stirring in between) or a double boiler to melt the chocolate until smooth.
- Top the clusters: Spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over each caramel-pecan cluster.
- Optional: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top for a sweet-and-salty flavor.
- Cool: Let clusters set at room temperature or refrigerate 10–15 minutes until firm.
- Serve: Remove from parchment and enjoy!
These are perfect for gifts, holidays, or anytime you want a crunchy, sweet treat.
If you want, I can also give a no-bake, even quicker version using peanut butter or sweetened condensed milk for a richer flavor. Do you want me to share that version?
