Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters
These easy Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters are a classic holiday treat. Made with toasted pecans, homemade caramel sauce and chocolate, everyone adores this turtle candy.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate turtles, pecan clusters, turtle candy
Servings: 30
Calories: 184kcal
- 2 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon shortening
In a large skillet, toast the pecans over medium high heart for a few minutes.
Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Arrange the toasted pecans in groups of 3 leaving about an inch of space between each group. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Cook and stir continuously until it reaches 235-240F on a candy thermometer.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
Drizzle about 1/2 tablespoon of caramel over each cluster, set aside.
Fill a pot about 1/4 of the way with water, and fit with a bowl that won't touch the bottom of the pot to create a double boiler.
Heat the pot over medium heat.
After letting it heat up for a few minutes, start to stir the chocolate chips until they are fully melted and smooth.
Stir in the shortening and spoon about 1/2 tablespoon on the top of each cluster.
Once the chocolate has cooled serve immediately or store in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer of clusters.
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.4mg