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Irresistible Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles Recipe


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  • Author: Rym
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 turtles 1x

Description

A decadent holiday treat featuring toasted pecan halves topped with a chewy homemade caramel and finished with a layer of rich semi-sweet chocolate.


Ingredients

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  • 24 pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and toast pecan halves on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and a silicone mat.
  3. Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer until it reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
  5. Arrange pecans on the prepared sheet and spoon a small amount of hot caramel onto each pecan.
  6. Let the caramel set for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  7. Melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  8. Spoon melted chocolate over the set caramel and spread to the edges of the pecan.
  9. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until the chocolate is completely firm.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American