Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters
Introduction
If you love the classic combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans, these Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters are going to steal your heart. Sweet, crunchy, gooey, and rich, they’re everything you want in a homemade treat—without a lot of fuss.
Perfect for holidays, gift-giving, bake sales, or when you just need a little chocolate fix, these no-bake clusters come together quickly and taste like something straight from a candy shop. Once you make them, they’ll become a go-to favorite in your dessert collection.
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Ingredients
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup soft caramels (unwrapped)
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (optional, for smoother chocolate)
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Toast the Pecans (Optional but Recommended)
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5–7 minutes, stirring once. Let them cool completely. This step enhances their flavor.
Step 2: Melt the Caramel
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and fully melted.
Step 3: Prepare the Chocolate
In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Clusters
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange small clusters of pecans (about 4–5 pecans each) on the sheet. Spoon a small amount of melted caramel over each pecan cluster.
Step 5: Add the Chocolate
Drizzle or spoon melted chocolate over the caramel-covered pecans, fully or partially covering them as desired.
Step 6: Set the Clusters
Let the clusters set at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes, until fully firm.
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Conclusion
These Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters are the perfect blend of crunchy pecans, rich chocolate, and gooey caramel—all in one irresistible bite. They’re easy to make, beautiful to serve, and impossible to resist.
Whether you’re making them for a holiday tray, sharing with friends, or sneaking one after dinner, these classic treats deliver big flavor with minimal effort. One batch is never enough!
