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Homemade Chocolate Turtles

Homemade Chocolate Turtles
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Delight in these easy-to-make Homemade Chocolate Turtles that perfectly combine rich semisweet chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy toasted pecans. This quick and customizable treat is ideal for satisfying sweet cravings, gifting, or serving at any occasion.

Ingredients

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Chocolate

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Caramel

  • 12 soft caramel candies
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nuts

  • 1 cup pecans (toasted)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the nuts: Toast the pecans gently in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  2. Melt the caramel: Unwrap the soft caramel candies and melt them with butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until completely smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Assemble the base: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form small clusters of toasted pecans into “turtle shapes” and place them on the sheet. Spoon a small dollop of the melted caramel on top of each cluster.
  4. Melt the chocolate: Using a microwave or double boiler, gently melt the semisweet chocolate chips until glossy and smooth, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  5. Cover with chocolate: Drizzle or spoon the melted chocolate over the caramel and pecan clusters, fully covering each turtle. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is set.
  6. Enjoy! Once set, remove the turtles from the fridge and enjoy immediately or package them for gifting.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate and fresh nuts for best flavor.
  • Melt chocolate slowly and stir often to avoid grainy or burnt texture.
  • Work quickly while caramel is warm to help chocolate adhere better.
  • Stir nuts frequently while toasting to toast evenly without burning.
  • Store turtles in a cool, airtight container to maintain freshness.

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