Make the classic Turtles candy in your kitchen with just a few simple ingredients and in a few minutes! Toasted pecans are covered with delicious caramel and topped with chocolate to create an easy, irresistible holiday or any-time dessert!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the pecans in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Let cool. Line 2 baking sheets with wax or parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray. Place pecans in clusters of four on the prepared baking sheets.
In a small saucepan, heat the caramel bits and milk (or water) over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of caramel over the top center of each pecan cluster. Place baking sheets in the refrigerator.
Place the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 60 seconds. Stir and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and creamy. Remove baking sheets from the fridge and spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the melted chocolate over the top centers of the caramel. Return baking sheets to the fridge for 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
Notes
Caramel bits are the way to go for this recipe! If you can find them in the store, definitely go this route. I love that you don’t have to individually unwrap a bunch of caramel candies for baking anymore.
Sprinkle sea salt over the tops for an extra hit of salty!
Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate depending on your personal taste.
Although you really could skip toasting the pecans to save time, using crunchy pecans for this candy adds a unique touch of delicious.