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Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles

Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles for Sweet Holiday Gifting

Discover the magic of Easy Christmas Pecan Turtles - delightful homemade treats perfect for holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turtles
  • 2 cups Pecans Toasted for enhanced flavor
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Best for controlling saltiness
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Substitute with brown sugar for richer flavor
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Essential for sweet caramel
  • ½ cup Light Corn Syrup Prevents caramel crystallization
  • ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Adds creaminess
  • 1½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate for dipping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Wax Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast the pecans for 8–10 minutes.
  2. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then mix in brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk. Microwave for 6 minutes until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla and toasted pecans, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.
  5. Scoop and shape the caramel-pecan mixture into turtle shapes and dip them in melted chocolate.
  6. Refrigerate the dipped turtles for another 30 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

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