Description
Homemade Turtles Candy combines the delightful crunch of pecans with rich caramel and smooth chocolate, creating a treat that’s simply irresistible. Each piece offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal sweet indulgence for gatherings or a nostalgic trip down memory lane. With straightforward steps and everyday ingredients, this recipe is easy enough for anyone to master. Prepare to impress friends and family with this delectable confection that’s sure to leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans (freshly roasted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Clear your workspace and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a saucepan, melt sugar and butter over medium heat, stirring until bubbly. Gradually add heavy cream, stirring until smooth (about 7-10 minutes).
- Drop spoonfuls of caramel onto the lined sheet, placing three pecans in each mound.
- Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave until smooth; drizzle over cooled clusters.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg