Best Easy Homemade Turtle Candy Recipes

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TURTLE CANDY WITH PECANS AND CARAMEL



Turtle Candy With Pecans and Caramel image

It only takes three ingredients to make this classic turtle candy recipe. Make your own caramel or used store-bought.

Provided by Elizabeth LaBau

Categories     Dessert     Cookies & Candy     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 ounces pecans (halves, toasted)
12 ounces soft caramels ( homemade or store-bought)
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 36 mg, Sugar 15 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 24 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TURTLE CANDIES



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I am a self-taught candy maker through trial and error. These turtles are a favorite of friends and family.-Carole Wiese, New Berlin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound pecan halves, toasted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, chopped

Steps:

  • On waxed paper-lined baking sheets, arrange pecans in small clusters of four to five pecans each. , For caramel, in a small saucepan, combine the milk, corn syrup and sugars. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Working quickly, spoon caramel onto pecan clusters. Let stand until set. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Spoon over caramel. Chill for 10 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY TURTLE CANDY RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Easy Turtle Candy Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by HyzQueen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 pound pecan halves
individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 cup chocolate chips (or you can use Hershey's kisses)
3 tablespoons heavy cream (per each 14 caramels)
1 tsp shortening
Foil & Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300. Cover cookie sheet with foil, shiny side exposed. Lightly grease foil with vegetable oil spray. Place 3 pecan halves in a "Y" shape on the foil. Place caramel candy & heavy cream in a microwaveable bowl and place in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until it will stir together smoothly. Place a dollop in the center of each "Y" whil it is still warm. Heat shortening and chocolate chips over low heat just until chocolate is melted. Spread over candies and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

CHRISTMAS TURTLES® CANDIES



Christmas Turtles® Candies image

This is an easy recipe for Christmas gifts.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces pecan halves
24 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 teaspoon shortening
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cover cookies sheet with aluminum foil, shiny side exposed. Lightly grease foil with vegetable oil spray.
  • Place 3 pecan halves in a Y shape on the foil. Place 1 caramel candy in the center of each Y. Bake just until caramel is melted, about 9 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat shortening and chocolate chips over low heat just until chocolate is melted. Spread over candies and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 51 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

CHOCOLATE TURTLES



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There's nothing slow about these turtles-they're so rich and delicious they go in a hurry around our house! They also make nice gifts at the holidays for all our "sweet tooth" friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (11 ounces) caramels
1-1/2 tablespoons milk
1 package (6 ounces) pecan halves
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a double boiler or microwave, melt caramels and milk. Stir until smooth. Place pecan halves in groups of three on a greased baking sheet. Spoon melted caramel over pecans (1 scant tablespoon over each cluster). , Refrigerate. Melt chocolate chips and shortening; spread over clusters. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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