Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for homemade Turtle Candy — the classic combo of caramel, pecans, and chocolate. They’re perfect for gifts, holidays, or a quick sweet treat.
🐢 Easy Homemade Turtle Candy
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 bag (11 oz) soft caramel candies or 1 ½ cups caramel bits
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (helps soften the caramel)
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pecans
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Arrange 3–4 pecan halves in little clusters shaped like a turtle’s legs/head.
- Make about 20–24 clusters.
2. Melt the Caramel
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add caramels + heavy cream.
- Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
Or melt slowly on the stovetop over low heat.
3. Add the Caramel
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted caramel onto each pecan cluster.
- Let sit 10–15 minutes, or refrigerate briefly to firm up.
4. Melt the Chocolate
- Melt chocolate chips (and coconut oil if using) in the microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
5. Top with Chocolate
- Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate over each caramel cluster, covering the caramel.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
6. Set and Serve
- Allow to cool at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
- Store in an airtight container (room temp up to 1 week; fridge up to 3 weeks).
🍫 Variations
- Dark chocolate turtles
- White chocolate drizzle
- Pretzel turtles (use small pretzels as the base)
- Turtle bars (press ingredients into a pan and cut into squares)
If you want, I can also give you a 3-ingredient microwave version or a salted caramel gourmet version.
