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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Candy

    Chocolate Caramel Pecan Candies aka Turtles

    Published: Dec 21, 2020 · Modified: Feb 5, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These chocolate caramel pecan candies are very similar to Turtles. They are super easy to make and always a hit for the holidays!

    Chocolate Caramel Pecan Candies on a grey surface.

    If you love turtles chocolates you are going to love these chocolate caramel pecan candies!

    They are made with toasted pecans, caramels, and two kinds of chocolates. Honestly, they are very similar to Turtles only they use white chocolate as well as milk!

    I'm so obsessed with Turtles. My family knows to get them for me for every holiday.

    Why do I love Turtles Candies? If you have to ask me that then you've never had one.

    They are perfect little candy bites! They have layers of chocolate, caramel and pecans in every single bite.

    Not only are they delicious but they are really easy to make. That's a win in my book.

    I highly recommend making them this holiday season. They are a welcome addition to cookie platters.

    Chocolate Caramel Pecan Candies on a grey counter.

    Ingredient Notes:

    • Pecans - Use pecan halves for this recipe.
    • Caramels - I used Werther's Originals but you can use any kind of caramel.
    • Chocolate - These candies use both white chocolate and milk chocolate. You can use bars or chips.

    How to Make Chocolate Caramel Pecan Candies aka Turtles:

    1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    2. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    3. If you want to toast the pecans then arrange them on the cookie sheet in a single layer and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes. Allow them to cool.
    4. Arrange the pecans into 16 clusters on the pan.
    5. Place a caramel on top of each cluster.
    6. Then, place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for about 2 to 3 minutes. You want the caramel to soften and melt slightly but not a flattened mess.
    7. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and allow the candies to cool a bit.
    8. Melt the chocolate separately in double boilers or in bowls in the microwave. Stir until each is smooth.
    9. Next, drizzle the white chocolate over the candies.
    10. Then, drizzle the milk chocolate over the candies.
    11. Place the cookie sheet in the oven to help set up the chocolates.
    12. Serve!

    Other Great Turtles Recipes:  

    • Ice Cream
    • Hand Pies
    • Tailgate Mix
    • Turtle Apples
    • Popcorn Gone Wild
    • French Toast
    • Waffles
    • Turtle Popcorn

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    Chocolate Caramel Pecan Candies

    These chocolate caramel pecan candies are very similar to Turtles. They are super easy to make and always a hit for the holidays!
    Course Candy, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chocolate caramel pecan candies, turtles
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 139kcal
    Author Kim Beaulieu

    Equipment

    • Cookie Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Double Boiler

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup pecan halves use a heaping cup
    • 16 caramels I used Werther's Original
    • 1 cup white chocolate
    • ¼ cup milk chocolate
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Arrange pecans on cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. I always say the nuts are done when you can smell them.
    • Allow pecan to cool. Then arrange them into 16 clusters on the pan. I find keeping them all flat works better, if you try to stack they just shift when moving the cookie sheet.
    • Place a caramel on top of each cluster of pecans.
    • Pop the cookie sheet in the oven, bake for about 2 to 3 minutes. Watch closely as you want the caramel to melt but not so much that it spreads too much. You want it to melt just enough to soften but not become a flat mess. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and allow to cool completely.
    • Melt the white chocolate. I like doing mine with the double boiler method. I place a saucepan of water on the stove, warm over medium heat, place a heat proof bowl over top with the chocolate inside and melt until smooth. Spoon the melted white chocolate over top of the clusters. I like keeping it in the middle so you see the caramel and pecans sticking out from underneath. Allow to cool.
    • With the same double boiler method melt the milk chocolate. Then drizzle that over top of the clusters.
    • Pop them in the fridge until they set.
    • Serve with a big old "Mmm, I love Turtles" smile!

    Notes

    Recipe Credit to Woman's Day Pecan Caramel Candies
    Originally posted on December 4, 2014.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Donalyn@TheCreeksideCook

      December 06, 2014 at 10:58 am

      Kim, this is a perfect recipe for all those Christmas gift baskets I have coming up - thanks for another great idea!

      Reply
    2. Aggie

      December 08, 2014 at 6:21 am

      Oh I'm loving these!! Perfect for treat giving during the holidays.

      Reply
    3. Marye

      December 08, 2014 at 8:53 am

      They are gorgeous! I love the addition of white chocolate!

      Reply
    4. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog

      December 08, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      I love how easy this recipe is! Pinned!

      Reply
    5. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

      December 08, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Of course. You ARE the turtle queen!!! LOVE EM

      Reply
    6. Cookin Canuck

      December 09, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Holy heck! Those turtles look absolutely amazing. I'm pretty darn sure I wouldn't be able to stop at one.

      Reply
    7. Heather / girlichef

      December 09, 2014 at 1:51 pm

      Oh, that phone looks nice! Love the big screen, definitely great for food blogging. And mmmm, turtles remind me of beind a kid - love them (the white chocolate is a nice touch).

      Reply
    8. Renee

      December 09, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      Oh now you know I love turtles!!!

      Reply
    9. Lana | NevrEnoughThyme

      December 09, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      I'm a turtle lover, too! Who can resist all those layers of chocolate, caramel, and nuts! So glad to have a recipe for making my own now. And, the phone looks so cool! I'm a tech geek, too 🙂

      Reply
    10. Jessica (Savory Experiments)

      December 10, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Oh Kim, you never fail to amazing me or make me hungry. These would be great to give as gifts at my house... if I don't eat them all before distributing!

      Reply
    11. Anita

      December 10, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      These are gorgeous turtles! The combination of white and dark chocolate - lovely!

      Reply
    12. Becca from ItsYummi.com

      December 11, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Awesome lookin' phone, but oh my gah... those candies are just TOO crazy awesome! They're filled with all of my faves <3

      Reply
    13. Nutmeg Nanny

      December 11, 2014 at 10:53 pm

      These cookies look like a dream come true...yum!

      Reply
    14. Jaime

      February 02, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      Obsessed with these candies. The white chocolate is such a fun twist.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 02, 2022 at 8:36 pm

        Thanks Jaime. My hubby is a big fan of white chocolate.

        Reply

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