Homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel 🍫🥜✨

Classic bite-sized candies with crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate drizzle—perfect for gifting or indulging.

Ingredients (Makes 20–24 candies)

For the Base

• 1 cup pecan halves (or chopped pecans)
• Optional: ¼ tsp salt (if using unsalted pecans)

For the Caramel Layer

• 14 oz soft caramel candies (about 30–35 pieces), unwrapped
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk for lighter option)

For the Chocolate Drizzle

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark/milk chocolate)
• Optional: 1 tbsp coconut oil (for smoother melting and shine)

Optional Garnish

• Flaky sea salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep pecans: Arrange pecan halves in small clusters (3–4 pieces each) on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Melt caramel: In a saucepan, melt caramel candies with heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth.
3. Add caramel: Spoon a small amount of caramel over each pecan cluster, letting it spread slightly. Allow to set for 10–15 minutes.
4. Melt chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
5. Spoon or drizzle melted chocolate over caramel-covered pecans. Smooth with the back of a spoon if desired.
6. Optional garnish: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top while chocolate is still soft.
7. Set: Let candies cool at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
8. Serve: Enjoy as a sweet treat or package for gifting.

Tips

• Extra crunch: Toast pecans lightly before assembling.
• Flavor twist: Use white chocolate or drizzle with caramel for variation.
• Storage: Keep in airtight container up to 1 week.

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Homemade Turtle Candy—pecans, caramel, and chocolate in one irresistible bite! 🍫🥜✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle with dark chocolate or keep it classic?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next holiday treat.” • “Tag a friend who loves homemade candy.” • “Sweet crunch, gooey caramel.”