Chocolate Pecan Turtle Candy
These homemade Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters are a delightful combination of buttery pecans, chewy caramel, and smooth chocolate. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Pecan Clusters
- 2 1/2 cups pecan halves lightly toasted
Caramel
- 1 stick butter unsalted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk + 2 tablespoons extra
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate, if preferred
- 1/2 teaspoon shortening for a smooth texture
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pecans in small clusters (3-4 per cluster).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
- Continue cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes, until caramel thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Spoon caramel over each pecan cluster. Allow to set for a few minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Spoon melted chocolate over each caramel-coated pecan cluster. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try using dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the fridge for a month.