When I think about the ultimate easy dessert recipe, these turtle candies immediately come to mind. What’s easier than a 4-ingredient, no-bake candy recipe? Not much! The combination of crunchy nuts, chewy caramel, and creamy chocolate is so good. I love to make a double batch of these turtles and give them out to friends and family around the holidays.
Turtle Candies Recipe
I get it – candy recipes can sometimes be a bit daunting! They usually require a lot of precision and determination to get just right… Well, you won’t have to worry about all that with my easy turtle candies recipe.
This recipe calls for chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, chewy caramel, and just a dash of coconut oil. Everything gets melted in the microwave, so there’s no need to fiddle with the oven or stovetop. I can’t think of much that’s easier than that!
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How to Store
In an airtight container at room temperature, these turtle candies will stay fresh for 2 weeks. Be sure to keep them in a cool, dark area that’s out of direct sunlight! If you want to make these candies last even longer, pop them in the freezer! When frozen, they’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy one, let it thaw out at room temperature for an hour or so.
Tips for Success
- Sometimes, 30-second intervals can be too long in the microwave. If your chocolate or caramel is almost fully melted, don’t be afraid to check up on it before the 30 seconds is up.
- To add more texture, consider making the nut mixture half pecans and half walnuts.
- If you’ve added a teaspoon and your caramel is still too thick, add half a teaspoon more and stir it in. Continue that process until it’s the desired consistency. Additionally, your caramel might need more time to heat up in the microwave. Keep stirring it every 30 seconds until it’s just right. Be careful not to let it burn!
- If you like salted caramel, add a small pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the still-warm chocolate along with the crushed pecans.
Turtle Candies Recipe
Ingredients
- 24 individually-wrapped caramels
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1⅛ cups chopped pecans divided
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place unwrapped caramels in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave caramels in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until they are completely melted.24 individually-wrapped caramels
- Stir in coconut oil until it melts.1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Stir in 1 cup of the pecans until they are completely coated.1⅛ cups chopped pecans
- Using a teaspoon, place scoopfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Set aside.
- Microwave the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until they are completely melted.¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Spoon melted chocolate over the caramel clusters.
- Crush the remaining ⅛ cup (2 tablespoons) of pecans and sprinkle them over top of the chocolate. Chill and allow chocolate to harden.
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