Name: Homemade Turtles Candy Recipe for a Sweet Treat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup pecan halves; 1/2 cup caramel candies; 1/2 cup chocolate chips; 1 tsp coconut oil

Homemade Turtles Candy Recipe for a Sweet Treat

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This recipe for homemade turtles candy will satisfy your sweet tooth with the perfect combination of creamy caramel, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate. These decadent treats are perfect for special occasions or as a homemade gift for friends and family.

Ingredients

1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup caramel candies
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place pecan halves in clusters of 3 on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake pecans for 5-7 minutes, until lightly toasted.
In a saucepan, melt caramel candies over low heat, stirring constantly.
Once melted, spoon caramel over clusters of pecans.
Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
Drizzle chocolate over the caramel and pecans.
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until set.
Enjoy your homemade turtles candy!

Interesting Facts

Turtles candy gets its name from the shape of the clusters of pecans, resembling the shell of a turtle.

The combination of caramel, pecans, and chocolate in turtles candy was inspired by the popular turtle candy originally created in the early 20th century.