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Chocolate Pecan Turtles Holiday Candy

If you've never made homemade turtles before, you're in for such a treat! These rich, buttery candies with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans are restaurant-quality treats that you can whip up in your own kitchen. Trust me, once people taste these, they'll be begging for your "secret" recipe!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pecan halves about 90 pieces
  • 1 11-ounce bag caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
  • Flaky sea salt for topping optional

Method
 

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange pecan halves in clusters of 3, forming a Y-shape to create the turtle "legs and head." You should have about 30 clusters.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unwrapped caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted (about 2-3 minutes total).
  3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted caramel onto the center of each pecan cluster, covering where the pecans meet. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
  5. Spoon melted chocolate over each caramel-topped pecan cluster, spreading slightly to cover the caramel. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
  6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, separating layers with parchment paper.