For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the melted chocolate before it sets to enhance the flavors. Experiment with different types of chocolate, such as dark chocolate or milk chocolate, to find your favorite combination. Store the finished turtles in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to maintain their texture and flavor.
Christmas Turtles Candies
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS321
Embark on a delightful culinary journey with these Christmas Turtles, where the rich, buttery crunch of pecans meets the smooth, comforting embrace of caramel, all enrobed in a luscious chocolate blanket. Perfect for gifting or savoring by the fireside.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate26 g
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Cholesterol1 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium51 mg
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Sugar21 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Prepare your station: Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with nonstick spray. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Construct the turtles: Arrange 3 pecan halves in a 'Y' shape on the prepared cookie sheet, mimicking a turtle's legs and head. Place 1 caramel candy in the center of each 'Y'. Repeat with remaining pecans and caramels, spacing them slightly apart. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Caramelize: Bake in the preheated oven until the caramel is softened and glistening, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. (10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Chocolate Bath: While the caramel is melting, gently heat the chocolate chips and shortening in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring in between. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Enrobe and Set: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the turtles to cool slightly for a minute. Spoon the melted chocolate generously over each caramel-pecan cluster, ensuring full coverage. Refrigerate the candies until the chocolate is firm and set, about 30 minutes. (35 minutes)
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Maddison Halvorson
May 23, 2025These were a huge hit at my Christmas party! Everyone loved them.
Leann Wintheiser
Mar 14, 2025The parchment paper tip was great, they came off the baking sheet so easily!
Jeffry Koepp
Feb 6, 2025I added a sprinkle of sea salt and it really enhanced the flavor.
Jorge Donnelly
Jan 14, 2025This recipe is a keeper! Thank you!
Quincy Durganlegros
Nov 15, 2024These are so much better than store-bought turtles!
Rossie Lakin
Sep 5, 2024I used dark chocolate chips and they were even better!
Adam Dare
Aug 11, 2024I had trouble with the chocolate seizing, so I added a little bit more shortening. It worked perfectly!
Mariela Will
Jul 14, 2024My caramels burned a little, so I recommend watching them closely.
Arlene Sanford
May 24, 2024These are addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Myrtice Labadie
Mar 8, 2024So easy to make and they taste amazing!