Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and optionally line your baking pan with parchment paper.
- Spread the pecans evenly on the prepared baking pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Once the pecans are fragrant and golden, let them cool before chopping into smaller pieces.
- Melt butter in the microwave, heating in short intervals of 20 to 30 seconds until fully melted.
- Combine melted butter with brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk, stirring until smooth.
- Microwave the caramel mixture for about 6 minutes, stirring halfway through until thickened.
- Stir in vanilla extract into the caramel mixture until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring each piece is coated with the caramel.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased or lined pan and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Melt the chopped chocolate in a separate bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Scoop portions of the chilled caramel-pecan mixture and dip each into the melted chocolate.
- Place the chocolate-coated turtles onto wax paper to cool until the chocolate solidifies.
- For final setting, refrigerate the turtles for about 30 minutes before enjoying or gifting.
Nutrition
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigeration extends freshness to two weeks, while freezing allows for three months of storage.