Debbie'S Caramel Pecan Turtles

Prep: 15 min Serves: 36 Cuisine: American

Decadent caramel pecan turtles feature rich caramel, crunchy pecans, and smooth chocolate, making them perfect sweet treats for any occasion or gifting.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. caramel candy
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 6 oz. chocolate chips
  • 144 whole pecans

Instructions

  1. Melt the caramel candies with water in the top of a double boiler until smooth.
  2. Arrange 36 groups of 4 pecans each, 2 inches apart, on a greased cookie sheet.
  3. Drop 1 teaspoon of hot caramel onto each group of pecans.
  4. Cool for 15 minutes.
  5. Melt chocolate chips and spoon 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate onto each caramel and pecan group.
  6. Allow to cool in a dry place until set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

409 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 31.3g 40% DV
Carbs 30.6g 11% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 21.2g 42% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 61.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 349.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 7.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 1mg 1% DV
Calcium 100.5mg 8% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Contains Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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