Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles, a delightful treat that combines buttery caramel, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate. Perfect for gifting or enjoying at home, this recipe brings a touch of sweetness to your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Not applicable
- Total Time: 0 hours
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, and vanilla. Stir until melted and smooth; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in toasted pecans until well coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and shape into turtles.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler; drizzle over each turtle.
- Allow to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 turtles (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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