Christmas Turtles
Transform your holiday dessert table with these irresistible Christmas Turtles, the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. Featuring golden clusters of toasted pecans topped with soft, gooey caramel and a luxurious layer of velvety milk chocolate, these bite-sized treats are as festive as they are easy to make. With just four simple ingredients and a total prep and cook time of 20 minutes, this no-bake holiday favorite is perfect for gifting, entertaining, or indulging yourself. Optional sea salt sprinkles add a touch of sophisticated flavor, making these candies a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks and enjoy a taste of Christmas that’s pure confectionery bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 48 pieces Pecan halves
- 24 pieces Caramel candies
- 1 cup Milk chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Arrange the pecan halves in clusters of two on the baking sheet to form the base of the turtles. You should have 24 clusters.
Unwrap the caramel candies and place one candy on the center of each pecan cluster.
Place the baking sheet in the oven for 3-4 minutes, just until the caramel softens but does not melt completely.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and use a spoon or your fingers (be careful, it will be hot!) to gently press the caramel down, so it adheres to the pecans.
Melt the milk chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second increments and stirring after each until smooth and glossy.
Spoon a small dollop of melted chocolate over each caramel cluster, covering the caramel completely.
If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the chocolate before it sets to enhance the flavors.
Allow the turtles to cool and set completely, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator for faster results.
Once fully set, transfer the Christmas Turtles to an airtight container for storage. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.3 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.4 g | 327% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1574 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.0 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 614 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1178 mg | 25% | |
*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.
