Description
If you’re looking for an easy, festive treat that’s guaranteed to disappear fast, these Holiday Turtles are it! Made with buttery pecans, creamy caramel, and smooth milk chocolate, they’re the perfect bite-sized indulgence for gifting, cookie trays, or cozy nights by the tree.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb. halved pecans
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
- 20 ounce bag caramel squares
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Red & Green M&M’s
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange 5 pecan halves for each turtle: one for the head and four for the legs, forming a turtle shape on the parchment paper.
- Unwrap the caramel squares and place them in a microwave-safe bowl or a small saucepan/pot.
- Add heavy cream and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until caramel is fully melted and smooth or stirring constantly over the stove until melted.
- Spoon melted caramel over the center of each set of pecans, ensuring it covers where the pecans meet. Let it set for a few minutes.
- Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
- Spoon or drizzle melted chocolate over the caramel layer, covering it completely.
- Place red and green M&M’s around the chocolate center, pressing them lightly to create a festive border resembling the turtle shell.
- Allow the turtles to cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge until the chocolate is firm before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
