Turtle Candies

We’re on a roll with these candy recipes. On Friday, we shared saltine cracker candy. Before that, it was Kim’s peanut butter balls. Today, we’re sharing these adorable pecan clusters. Decadent chocolate, chewy caramel, and buttery pecans take center stage in this 4-ingredient recipe.

I know you won’t be disappointed with this candy, because it’s simple and delicious. Which, is pretty much everyone’s favorite combination, am I right? Not only is it great for Christmas, but turtles are also a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day!

We make them right along with other sweet treats like Valentine’s Rice Krispie Treats, Chocolate Caramel Pretzels, Instant Pot Lava Cakes, and red velvet truffles. So, without further adieu, let’s get started!

Next, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the caramels and water. Place the bowl into your microwave.

Using the high setting, melt the caramels. Stir the mixture every 10-20 seconds to prevent burning.

It should only take about 2-3 minutes to complete this step.

Afterward, place 2 teaspoons of melted caramel on top of each pecan cluster.

Then, once the caramel has cooled, grab another clean mixing bowl and melt the chocolate (stirring every 10-20 seconds).

Now, once the chocolate has completely melted, place 2 teaspoons of it on top of the caramel.

Last, let the chocolate pecan clusters cool completely before serving.

That’s it, your homemade turtle candies are done! Kim and I hope you enjoy them and wish you all the best 🙂

Recipe Tips & FAQ’s:

• Keep an eye on the caramel and chocolate while melting them the microwave. Stir the ingredients every 10-15 seconds to prevent them from scorching.
• You don’t have to use pecans. In fact, you can use walnuts, cashews, or peanuts for your homemade turtles.
• If you don’t have access to melting wafers, you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips in a pinch.