Description
Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles are the ultimate festive treat, bringing together rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and smooth caramel in delightful bite-sized pieces. These no-bake treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet gift for loved ones. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, they’re sure to become a cherished tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz caramel chews
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Parchment paper (for lining)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel chews with a splash of water in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Spread pecans on another baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- On the lined baking sheet, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of melted caramel and top with toasted pecans.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave using 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over each turtle and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg