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Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles

Easy Pecan Turtles

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Create delightful Easy Pecan Turtles with this simple recipe that transforms ordinary ingredients into extraordinary treats. These sweet and nutty confections are perfect for holiday gifting or as a festive dessert to share with friends and family. Made from buttery caramel, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate, each turtle is sure to impress anyone who tastes them. With just 50 minutes from preparation to serving, you can whip up a batch easily, making it an ideal choice for those busy holiday days!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 turtle clusters (4 servings) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pecans
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped chocolate

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, and vanilla extract; stir continuously over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until thickened; remove from heat and mix in toasted pecans.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the pecan mixture onto the prepared baking sheet to form clusters.
  6. Melt chopped chocolate in the microwave or double boiler until smooth; drizzle over each turtle cluster.
  7. Allow turtles to set completely before serving.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
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