Turtle candy

🐢🍬 Turtle Candy (Classic Chocolate–Caramel–Pecan Treats)

Sweet, chewy, and crunchy—turtle candies are easy to make at home and don’t need baking.

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Ingredients (makes ~12–15 candies)

• 1 cup pecan halves
• 12 soft caramels (or ½ cup caramel sauce)
• 1 tbsp milk or cream (if melting caramels)
• 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)

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Instructions

1. Prepare pecans:
   • Line a tray with parchment paper.
   • Arrange 3–4 pecan halves in small clusters (like little turtle legs).
2. Melt caramel:
   • Microwave caramels with milk/cream in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
   • Spoon caramel over each pecan cluster.
3. Melt chocolate:
   • Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
4. Assemble turtles:
   • Spoon melted chocolate over the caramel, covering most of it.
5. Set:
   • Let candies cool at room temperature or refrigerate 15–20 minutes until firm.

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Tips

• Toast pecans lightly for extra flavor 🌰
• Use dark chocolate for a richer taste
• Store in an airtight container up to 1 week

Want a pretzel turtle version or a no-cook shortcut using ready caramel sauce?