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Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles

Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles That'll Wow Your Holiday Guests

These Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles are a delightful blend of crunchy pecans, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate, perfect for holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pecan Mixture
  • 2 cups pecans toasted
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 2 cups chocolate (chopped) use high-quality chocolate

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowls
  • Baking Pan
  • candy thermometer
  • wax paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread pecans on a baking pan and toast for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Combine with light brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk in a larger bowl.
  4. Heat the caramel mixture in the microwave for about 6 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and the toasted pecans, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  7. Scoop portions of the pecan mixture and shape them into clusters. Dip each into melted chocolate.
  8. Refrigerate chocolate-coated turtles for 30 minutes until chocolate solidifies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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