These traditional turtle candies are a delicious handcrafted confection composed with chewy caramel, silky melting chocolate, and crunchy toasted pecans. Ideal as a delicious treat or as a present.
Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Soft Caramels (store-bought or homemade) 12 ounces
Pecan Halves 6 ounces
Semi-Sweet Chocolate (chips or bars) 8 ounces
Instructions:
Prepare the Pecans:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread the pecan halves on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
Let them cool completely.
Melt the Caramels:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the soft caramels in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.
Alternatively, melt the caramels in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
Assemble the Turtles:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Arrange the toasted pecans in clusters of 3-4 pecans, resembling a turtle’s legs and head.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the melted caramel over each pecan cluster.
Allow the caramel to set for about 10-15 minutes.
Melt the Chocolate:
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