Print

Homemade Chocolate Turtles

Homemade Chocolate Turtles
Print Recipe

Indulge in the perfect blend of crunchy roasted nuts, gooey caramel, and smooth melted chocolate with this easy Homemade Chocolate Turtles recipe. Simple to prepare and fully customizable, these nostalgic treats are perfect for gifting, snacking, or impressing loved ones with homemade candy shop quality sweets.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup roasted pecans or walnuts (or preferred nuts)
  • 12 oz soft caramel candies
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional, to help caramel melt)
  • 2 cups unsweetened or milk chocolate chips
  • Sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workstation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking. Gather all your ingredients close by to work efficiently once caramel starts melting.
  2. Arrange the Nuts: Place clusters of 3 or 4 nuts each on the lined baking sheet, shaping each cluster roughly like a turtle shell as a base to hold the caramel and chocolate.
  3. Melt the Caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel candies with the optional butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well each time until the caramel is completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Drop Caramel Over Nuts: Using a spoon, carefully dollop the melted caramel over each nut cluster. Cover the nuts evenly ensuring the caramel forms thick pockets.
  5. Melt the Chocolate: In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate chips using either a microwave or double boiler. Stir gently to maintain a smooth, shiny texture without overheating.
  6. Coat Turtles With Chocolate: Drizzle the melted chocolate over each caramel-covered nut cluster until fully coated. Use a spoon to spread chocolate evenly and allow excess to drip back into the bowl.
  7. Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens. Once set, the chocolate turtles are ready to enjoy or package as gifts.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help caramel and chocolate blend smoothly.
  • Do not overheat chocolate; melt in short bursts and stir to keep it glossy.
  • Adjust nut size to preference: larger pieces add crunch, chopped nuts provide more caramel coverage.
  • Work quickly to prevent caramel and chocolate from hardening before assembly is complete.
  • Store homemade turtles in an airtight container in a cool place to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Keywords: chocolate turtles, homemade candy, caramel turtles, nut clusters, easy candy recipe, nostalgic candy, chocolate caramel nuts

Find it online: https://ninagourmet.com/homemade-chocolate-turtles/