Chocolate Turtles: Indulgent Treats You Can Easily Make at Home
Delicious homemade chocolate turtles that combine salted caramel, nuts, and rich chocolate for a decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for about 8-10 minutes.
- Melt the caramel candies with heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat.
- Drop a spoonful of toasted pecans onto parchment paper, then top with caramel.
- Once set, melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled turtles.
- Let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, use sea salt on top of the caramel before the chocolate.
- These can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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