Homemade Turtle Candies
Classic turtle candies with pecans, caramel, and chocolate – a festive holiday treat!
Equipment
- cookie sheet
- aluminum foil
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pecan halves
- 24 individually wrapped caramels unwrapped
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150°C and cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, shiny side up.
- Lightly grease the foil with vegetable oil.
- Arrange 3 pecan halves in a Y shape on the foil to create the base of each candy.
- Place one caramel candy in the center of each pecan Y.
- Bake in the preheated oven just until the caramel is melted, about 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, heat the shortening and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate over each candy, covering the caramel and pecans.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice
Pair with a dessert wine like a rich, nutty Tawny Port to complement the pecans and caramel flavors.
Nutrition values
Calories: 100 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 6 g | Sugar: 9 g