Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters: Indulgent Treats Made Easy
Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters are an indulgent treat that combines rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and gooey caramel. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 clusters
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread pecans on a baking sheet.
- Toast the pecans for about 10 minutes until fragrant.
- In a saucepan, melt caramel candies over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove the toasted pecans from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Drop spoonfuls of melted caramel onto each cluster of pecans.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until fully melted.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the caramel-pecan clusters.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top after drizzling with chocolate.
- Try experimenting with different types of nuts for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 clusters
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg