Description
Create delightful Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles, the perfect homemade treat for holiday gifting. These sweet, chocolate-covered pecan clusters combine buttery caramel and crunchy pecans, embodying the warmth of the festive season. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this simple recipe allows you to whip up a delicious batch that’s sure to impress friends and family. Customize them with your favorite nuts or chocolates for a unique twist, making them an ideal addition to your holiday celebrations.
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
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and mix with brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, and vanilla over medium heat until it boils. Boil without stirring for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Place clusters of toasted pecans on the baking sheet and drizzle caramel mixture over them. Allow cooling for about 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate and drizzle over cooled turtles. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg