Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles
Treat your friends and family to the delightful taste of Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles this holiday season! These homemade treats combine gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate into a blissful confection that’s perfect for sharing or gifting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast pecans on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until fragrant.
- In a saucepan, melt butter; add brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk. Stir over medium heat until it boils; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and half of the toasted pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of the caramel mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Top with remaining pecans.
- Melt chocolate and drizzle over each turtle. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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