Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel is a delightful treat featuring a harmonious blend of crunchy pecans, creamy caramel, and smooth milk chocolate. This classic confection offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, with the nutty pecans providing a satisfying crunch and the rich caramel adding a sweet, chewy contrast. Coated in luscious chocolate, Turtle Candy is a timeless indulgence that caters to both caramel and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
4 ounces pecan halves
24 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Directions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
Arrange 3 pecan halves in a Y shape on the prepared cookie sheet. Place 1 caramel candy in the center of the Y. Repeat with remaining pecans and caramels.
Bake in the preheated oven just until caramel is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat chocolate chips and shortening in a saucepan over low heat until chocolate is melted. Spoon chocolate over candies and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
