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Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles

Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles That Bring Joy in Every Bite

Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles are a quick and delightful treat perfect for holiday gifting and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turtles
  • 2 cups Pecans Toasted and chopped
  • 6 tablespoons Butter Unsalted, for caramel
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Can swap for granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup Prevents crystallization
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Use the sweetened version
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla
  • 2 cups Chocolate Semi-sweet or milk, melted

Equipment

  • microwave
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes. Let them cool completely before chopping.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, add butter and microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
  3. Combine melted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl. Stir until smooth.
  4. Heat the caramel mixture in the microwave for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and fold in chopped pecans until coated.
  6. Pour the pecan and caramel mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading into clusters. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  8. Dip each pecan cluster into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place on wax paper.
  9. Refrigerate chocolate-coated turtles for about 30 minutes until chocolate is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store turtles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They can also be refrigerated for two weeks or frozen for up to three months.

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