Homemade Chocolate Turtles
Delightful homemade chocolate turtles that combine buttery caramel, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 chocolate turtles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet until fragrant. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Microwave in intervals, stirring until the mixture turns a light caramel color.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Drop small clusters of the caramel mixture onto parchment paper and immediately top with toasted pecans. Let cool slightly.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave.
- Dip the cooled caramel clusters into the chocolate and place back on parchment paper to set. Enjoy your chocolate turtles!
Notes
Make sure to toast the pecans well for the best flavor. Keep an eye on the caramel while microwaving to avoid burning. Use a fork to dip the clusters into chocolate for a cleaner finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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