Description
Effortless Christmas Pecan Turtles are a delightful holiday treat that combines crunchy pecans, creamy caramel, and rich chocolate in every bite. These sweet bites are easy to make and perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or gifting to loved ones. The contrast of textures and flavors will make these turtles a favorite during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans (whole)
- 1 cup caramel chews
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel chews with 1 tablespoon of water. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
- On the prepared baking sheet, group 3-4 pecans together. Pour about 1 teaspoon of melted caramel over each cluster.
- Melt chocolate chips using the same method as the caramel. Drizzle or spoon melted chocolate over each caramel-coated pecan cluster.
- While the chocolate is warm, sprinkle sea salt over each turtle.
- Allow turtles to cool completely until chocolate hardens, approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 turtles (40g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg