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Christmas Pecan Turtles

Irresistible Christmas Pecan Turtles You Can Make at Home

Discover the joy of making Christmas Pecan Turtles—delicious homemade treats combining caramel, chocolate, and pecans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 turtles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turtles
  • 2 cups Pecans toast for enhanced taste
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for caramel base
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup Regular Sugar
  • ½ cup Light Corn Syrup avoid substitutions
  • ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Chocolate (chopped or chips) semi-sweet or dark chocolate works best

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Pecan Turtles
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), spread pecans on a baking pan and toast for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  3. Combine melted butter with light brown sugar, regular sugar, light corn syrup, and condensed milk.
  4. Heat the caramel mixture in the microwave for about 6 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. Add vanilla extract and chopped pecans to the caramel mixture.
  6. Cool the pecan-caramel mixture at room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Melt 2 cups of chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
  8. Scoop portions of the cooled mixture, dip in chocolate and place on wax paper.
  9. Refrigerate again for 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set.
  10. Store in an airtight container or gift as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1turtleCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These turtles make beautiful homemade gifts that can be customized with different nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt.

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