chocolate turtles
More than likely you have had a turtle candy. However I bet you did not know how easy they are to make!! These four ingredient Chocolate Pecan Caramel Turtles are so simple, delicious and at a fraction of the cost of the fancy candy shops!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Microwave
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 48 pecan halves (get a little extra in case some break)
- 28 individually wrapped caramels
- 1 tablespoon cream
- 1 1/4 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
How To Make chocolate turtles
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Step 1Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2Arrange pecans in twelve X’s making four legs sticking out.
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Step 3Unwrap caramels and place in microwavable bowl. Don’t use too small of a bowl. You will need to be able to easily stir it. Add cream and microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds If not melted heat for 15 second intervals at 50% power. Stir between each interval. Stir and place one heaping tablespoon in the center of each set of pecans. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
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Step 4Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave for 1 minute at 50% power. Stir until bowl no longer feels warm. Continue heating at 15-30 second 50% power intervals until fully melted. Stirring every interval until the bowl no longer feels warm.
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Step 5Spoon chocolate over the the caramel; spreading and swirling with the back of the spoon. Allow to fully set for several hours. You can refrigerate the turtles to speed up the process.
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Candies
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#Quick & Easy
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#For Kids
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Method:
Microwave
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Sugar
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