Holiday Turtles
Holiday Turtles are adorable pecan clusters topped with gooey caramel, creamy milk chocolate, and festive red and green M&M’s—a quick and easy treat perfect for the holiday season!
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Ingredients
- 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 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
- Arrange 5 pecan halves per turtle on the parchment paper—1 for the head and 4 for the legs. It’s a fun, whimsical setup that kids especially enjoy helping with!
- Unwrap the caramel squares and place them in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add the heavy cream and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the caramel is melted and smooth. (You can also melt the caramel on the stovetop over low heat, stirring constantly.)
- Spoon a dollop of melted caramel over the center of each pecan cluster, making sure it covers the area where the pecans meet. Let it set for a few minutes to firm up.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until silky smooth.
- Spoon or drizzle melted chocolate over the caramel layer, ensuring it’s fully covered. This acts as the “shell” for your turtle candy.
- Press red and green M&M’s lightly into the chocolate, creating a festive border around the turtle “shell.”
- Allow the turtles to cool completely at room temperature or pop them in the fridge until the chocolate hardens. Once set, they’re ready to enjoy!