Holiday Chocolate Turtles
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.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt the caramels in the heavy cream over low heat; cool for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place pecan halves on wax paper in groups of three.
- Spoon the caramel mixture over the nuts, leaving the tips showing.
- Let stand until set, approximately 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the semi-sweet chocolate over low heat; cool to lukewarm.
- Spread the melted chocolate over the caramel-coated nuts.
- Let the chocolates harden, which can be expedited by placing in the refrigerator.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).