Description
Looking for a holiday treat that combines crunch, sweetness, and a touch of decadence? Look no further than Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles. These delightful confections feature a harmonious blend of crunchy pecans, smooth caramel, and rich chocolate, making them the perfect homemade gift for friends and family. With just 20 minutes of prep time and the joy of creating these treats with loved ones, you’ll find that they’re not only simple to make but also incredibly rewarding. Whether served on a dessert platter or wrapped as party favors, these sweet bites are sure to impress during the festive season.
Ingredients
- 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 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together butter, sugars, corn syrup, condensed milk, and vanilla. Stir until smooth and bring to a boil; cook for 5-7 minutes until it reaches soft ball stage (240°F).
- Drop spoonfuls of toasted pecans onto the lined baking sheet and pour warm caramel over each cluster.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave or double boiler; drizzle over cooled caramel clusters.
- Allow to cool completely before enjoying or packaging.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try using dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate. Experiment with different nuts like walnuts or almonds for variety. Consider sprinkling sea salt on top before the chocolate sets for an extra flavor boost.