This simple recipe for Homemade Turtle Candy includes clusters of homemade caramel made in the microwave and toasted pecans, all dipped in chocolate. They might be the greatest homemade sweets!
List of ingredients:
12 ounces of soft caramels (made at home or bought from a store)
6 ounces of toasted pecan halves.
8 ounces of chocolate, either semi-sweet or chocolate chips.
How to Make Your Own Pecan and Caramel Turtle Candy:
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, then spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
Put the pecans in groups of 4, making sure each pecan is facing a different way, like turtle legs. Alternatively, you can simply place them in small groups on the baking tray.
Take the caramels out of their wrappers, if they are wrapped, and put them in a bowl that can be used in the microwave. If the mixture is too thick, add a spoonful of water to make it softer in the end. Heat them in the microwave until they are melted, stirring every 30 seconds.
Let the caramel cool a bit, so it’s not too hot, then use a spoon or small scoop to put a spoonful of caramel on each pecan cluster. These candies are supposed to look simple, so don’t stress about making the turtles perfectly round or having some of the pecans showing.
Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or in a double boiler.
Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer, allowing some to run down the sides. Spread it around to cover the caramel entirely.
Put the tray with the candies in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so the chocolate and caramel can harden completely.
To enjoy the turtles at their best, serve them at room temperature. Leftovers can be kept in a sealed container in the fridge or at room temperature for about two weeks.