Dark Chocolate Turtles
Dark Chocolate Turtles combine rich semi-sweet chocolate with buttery caramel and crunchy pecans, creating a delightful treat that balances sweetness and nuttiness. Perfect for gifting or indulging, these bite-sized confections are ideal for chocolate lovers and those craving a decadent, homemade sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 2 (6 1/4 oz.) pkg. vanilla caramels
- 2 Tbsp. evaporated milk
- 2 c. pecan halves
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels ⓘ
- 1/3 bar paraffin (canning wax)
Instructions
- Combine the vanilla caramels with evaporated milk in the top of a double boiler and heat until the caramels are melted. Alternatively, microwave at high for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.
- Beat with a wooden spoon until creamy.
- Stir in pecan halves.
- Drop spoonfuls of the caramel and pecan mixture onto a sheet of buttered wax paper.
- Let set for 15 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
103
kcal
5% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).