Butterscotch Turtles
Indulge in the irresistible combination of buttery caramel, rich chocolate, and toasty pecans with these homemade Butterscotch Turtles! This decadent treat features clusters of roasted pecan halves held together by a luscious homemade butterscotch caramel, all topped with a generous layer of smooth, melted semi-sweet chocolate. A hint of vanilla and a touch of salt enhance the flavors, making these turtles the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for gifting, holiday treats, or satisfying your sweet tooth anytime. With their adorable "turtle" shape and unforgettable flavor, these candies are bound to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan halves
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange pecans in small clusters of 3-4 halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet to form the 'turtle' legs.
Toast the pecans in the oven for 8-10 minutes until fragrant, then set aside to cool.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until thickened and caramel-like in consistency. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of butterscotch mixture onto each pecan cluster, ensuring they stick together. Let the caramel set for 10 minutes.
While the butterscotch sets, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
Drizzle or spoon melted chocolate over each turtle, covering the caramel but leaving some pecans visible.
Refrigerate the turtles for 20-30 minutes or until the chocolate sets. Remove from the fridge and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 381.1 g | 489% | |
| Saturated Fat | 148.5 g | 742% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 702 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.8 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.6 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 339.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1227 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
