Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles
Looking to add a festive touch to your holiday gatherings? Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles are the perfect sweet treat that combines rich chocolate, buttery caramel, and crunchy pecans. These delightful candies not only make for an irresistible dessert but also serve as thoughtful gifts for friends and family. With a quick preparation time of just 20 minutes and simple cooking steps, you’ll be able to whip up a batch in no time! Plus, they’re easily customizable—feel free to try different nuts or sprinkle with sea salt for an added gourmet flair. Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delicious homemade pecan turtles!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pecans
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast pecans on a baking sheet for about 8-10 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugars, corn syrup, condensed milk, and vanilla. Stir until melted into a smooth caramel.
- Drizzle caramel over clusters of toasted pecans.
- Melt chopped chocolate and spoon it over the caramel-topped pecans. Allow to cool completely until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 turtles (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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