Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan halves (toasted for extra flavor!) 🥜
- 11 oz Caramels (wrapped or bits) 🍯
- 2 tbsp Heavy cream 🥛
- 1 1/2 cups Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips 🍫
- 1 tsp Coconut oil or butter (helps the chocolate melt smoothly)
- Optional: A sprinkle of flaky sea salt 🧂
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. 📝
- Arrange Pecans: Create small clusters of 3–5 pecan halves on the parchment paper. Space them about 2 inches apart. 🥜
- Melt Caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and completely melted. 🍯🔥
- The Layering: Spoon about a tablespoon of melted caramel over the center of each pecan cluster. Let them set for about 10–15 minutes until firm. 🥄
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave or using a double boiler until velvety smooth. 🍫✨
- The Topping: Spoon the melted chocolate over the caramel layer, making sure to leave a bit of the pecans peeking out the sides. 🐢
- Set: Let the clusters sit at room temperature for 1–2 hours, or pop them in the fridge for 30 minutes to speed things up! ❄️
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Toast the Nuts: Toasting your pecans in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes before starting makes a huge difference in flavor! 🌰🔥
- Gifting: These stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks—if they last that long! 🎁
