Description
Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles are a delightful holiday treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or as a sweet gift, these turtles are easy to make and guaranteed to evoke warm memories of holiday joy. With their charming appearance and irresistible taste, they’ll become a cherished addition to your holiday traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans (fresh and whole)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 1 tsp water (for melting caramel)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread pecans on the baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramel candies with water in 30-second intervals until smooth; stir well.
- On the lined sheet, cluster three toasted pecans together and drizzle melted caramel over each cluster.
- Melt chocolate chips in another bowl until smooth, then pour over each turtle cluster.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top and let cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg