Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles
These Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles are a festive, no-bake treat made with pecans, caramel, and chocolate. Perfect for holiday cookie trays or edible gifts, they come together quickly with just a few ingredients and deliver irresistible sweet-salty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 24 turtles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 96 pecan halves (about 4 per turtle)
- 24 soft caramel candies (such as Werther’s or Kraft)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- Optional: flaky sea salt, holiday sprinkles, or white chocolate drizzle for topping
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Arrange 4 pecan halves in a star or cross shape to form turtle bases.
- Place one unwrapped caramel on top of each pecan cluster.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 4–5 minutes until caramels soften but don’t melt.
- Remove from oven and gently press caramel down onto pecans.
- Melt chocolate chips in microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon a dollop of melted chocolate onto each turtle, spreading to cover caramel.
- Top with sea salt, sprinkles, or a white chocolate drizzle if desired.
- Cool at room temp or chill in the fridge until chocolate is set.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate for a less sweet option.
- Drizzle with red and green candy melts for holiday flair.
- Add cinnamon or chili powder to chocolate for a spicy twist.
- Make mini turtles with 2 pecan halves and half a caramel.
- Toast pecans before assembling for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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