Homemade Chocolate Turtles: Indulgent Treats for Everyone
Discover the delightful world of homemade chocolate turtles, a treat that combines sweet caramel, crunchy nuts, and rich chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes.
- Melt caramel candies with heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat.
- Place a dollop of caramel on each pecan and let it cool.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each caramel-covered pecan into the melted chocolate.
- Place on parchment paper to set.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, allow the pecans to cool completely before adding the caramel.
- Feel free to use dark or milk chocolate based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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