Holiday Chocolate Turtles

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Holiday Chocolate Turtles are delightful confections featuring crunchy pecans topped with rich caramel, all coated in smooth semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for festive gatherings or gift-giving, they combine sweet, nutty, and chocolatey flavors for a satisfying treat that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1/2 pound soft caramels (26 caramels)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate

Instructions

  1. Melt the caramels in the heavy cream over low heat; cool for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Place pecan halves on wax paper in groups of three.
  3. Spoon the caramel mixture over the nuts, leaving the tips showing.
  4. Let stand until set, approximately 30 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, melt the semi-sweet chocolate over low heat; cool to lukewarm.
  6. Spread the melted chocolate over the caramel-coated nuts.
  7. Let the chocolates harden, which can be expedited by placing in the refrigerator.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

201 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.8g 4% DV
Total Fat 13.8g 18% DV
Carbs 17.8g 6% DV
Fiber 0.2g 1% DV
Sugar 15.4g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 75mg 3% DV
Potassium 23.8mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 33.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 102.8mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 51.8mg 4% DV
Iron 0.1mg 1% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal
Contains Milk 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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