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Decadent Chocolate Turtles

Decadent Chocolate Turtles

Discover the joy of making Decadent Chocolate Turtles at home Simple recipe with toasted pecans, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate Perfect for any occasion
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Setting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 20 clusters
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 16 oz almond bark or high-quality chocolate

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl (large)
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork (for dipping)
  • Spoons for measuring and dropping
  • Instant-read thermometer (optional but helpful)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast pecan halves on a baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, stirring once.
  2. Let pecans cool completely and then chop them roughly.
  3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and add brown sugar, granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and corn syrup, stirring until combined.
  4. Microwave the mixture on high for 6-8 minutes until it reaches the "soft-ball" stage (235°F or 113°C); use the ice water test if needed.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and the chopped pecans.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of the caramel-pecan mix onto the sheet to form clusters.
  7. Place the clusters in the fridge for about 20 minutes to firm up.
  8. Melt the almond bark or chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  9. Dip each chilled cluster in the melted chocolate, then place it back on the parchment paper and allow to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Let toasted pecans cool completely before adding them to caramel to avoid melting. Use high-quality chocolate for the best results; avoid cheap chocolate that can seize. Work quickly when dipping to prevent the caramel clusters from softening too much. If the caramel appears too thin after mixing, let it sit for a minute as it thickens as it cools. These turtles can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks, or frozen for 2-3 months. Enjoy the process and have fun making these delightful treats!
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