Homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans & Caramel: The 3-Ingredient, No-Bake Treat That’s Rich, Chewy & Totally Irresistible

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🌟 Why These Turtle Candies Are a Game-Changer

We all love classic Turtles® by DeMet’s.

But homemade?

They’re better.

Here’s why:

✅ Only 3 ingredients —pecans, caramel, chocolate

✅ No baking required —just melt, spoon, chill

✅ Customizable size & sweetness —control the caramel, go dark chocolate, add sea salt

✅ Perfect for gifting —beautiful, nostalgic, and handmade

✅ Freezer-friendly —make ahead and save some for later

It’s not just candy.

It’s edible joy.

🛒 What You’ll Need: Pantry Staples, Maximum Flavor

Grab these cozy ingredients—you probably already have most:

64 pecan halves (about 1½ cups)

1 (11 oz) bag soft caramels (like Kraft or Werther’s Original)

1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk/dark chocolate for variety)

1 tbsp water (to help caramels melt smoothly)

Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Optional upgrades:

Pinch of flaky sea salt on top = sweet & salty magic

½ tsp vanilla extract stirred into melted caramels

Crushed sea salt or chopped pecans for texture

Toothpicks or forks for swirling chocolate

That’s it.

No molds. No double boilers.

Just real ingredients, piled into decadence.

🔥 How to Make It: Step-by-Step, Sweetness-by-Sweetness

Let’s cook this like we’re making edible confetti—one turtle at a time.