Turtle Candies Recipe (2024)

Homemade turtle candies make a delicious treat! This simple recipe uses five ingredients and comes together quickly! Great for gifts!

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It’s the last week of our homeschool co-op until after the first of the year and I think we are positively, without a doubt, absolutely ready for the break! Studying for midterms, finalizing projects, and preparing for a mock trial has definitely kept Little Buddy busy over the last few weeks and has had me worrying one day that he’s studying too much and the next day worrying that he’s not studying enough.

I remember when I was in eighth grade, I studied and studied for my Georgia History test for weeks. Coach Praterhad drilled in our heads the importance of the test for our overall grades. Hestressed it at such a level that I believed being able to label all 159 counties correctly would impact my ability to graduate high school, go to college, find a husband, have children, and everything else in life! The night before the big test, I stayed up with a small flashlight in my room studying until the wee hours of the morning.

I knew my Georgia History facts backwards and forwards. I could rattle them off without hesitation – founded by James Oglethorpe, had three signers to the Declaration of Independence, major economy in agriculture, etc, etc. I was going to ace thattest. I just knew it!

And then, as I sat down at my desk to take myexam the next morning, I turned over the test when Coach Prater announced, “begin,”and just then, without any prior warning, my mind went completely blank! Completely, without a doubt, like a big white sheet of paper blank! Needless to say I didn’t ace thattest. Not even close.

So, yesterday to drive those memories as far as possible from my mind, I got busy making these turtle candies to take and share with the other parents at co-op to celebrate the upcoming break from school, a break from the crazy studying as of late, and to – most importantly –wish them a Merry Christmas!

There’s just something about the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecansthat is perfect for celebrations, I think.

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Turtle candies make a delicious chocolate candy treat during the holidays and special occasions. With just a few ingredients, they come together fairly quickly and always make a wonderful present to share! These remind me of the chocolate candies we had while we were on the cruise in October and that I brought home to Bart and Sam from the trip! Talk about delicious!

Make these turtle candies soon! I think you’ll love them!

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Turtle Candies Recipe

Homemade turtle candies make a delicious treat! This simple recipe uses five ingredients and comes together quickly! Great for gifts!

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 36

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (255 g) chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoon (28 g) coconut oil
  • 1 cup (112 g) pecan halves, plain or roasted
  • 36 (297 g) caramels, unwrapped
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) heavy cream, half and half or milk

Instructions

  • Line a rimmed sheet pan or cookie sheet with parchment paper.

  • Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir together and then microwave in 30-second increments until the chocolate chips have completely softened. Remove from microwave and stir together until smooth.

  • Spread 1/2 teaspoon drops of chocolate onto parchment paper, spaced about three or four per row. This will be the bottom of your turtle candy and will prevent the caramel from sticking.

  • Next arrange you pecan halves onto the warm chocolate.

  • Add caramel and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until the caramel has melted. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of caramel on top of the pecan halves.

  • Top caramel with a teaspoon full of melted chocolate and spread with the back of the spoon to cover the pecans and caramel as much as possible.

  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set completely before serving.

Notes

Package with parchment paper separating the turtles to prevent them from sticking together, if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Enjoy!
Robyn xo

Disclosure: I was a guest of Princess Cruises.

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FAQs

What are turtle candies made of? ›

Turtles are a candy made with pecans and caramel dipped in chocolate, with a shape resembling a turtle. The name is trademarked by DeMet's Candy Company.

Why is it called a turtle candy? ›

Developed in 1918 by DeMet's Candy Company, these delectable bites were made of pecan pieces that were coated in caramel and then enveloped inside a glob of gourmet chocolate. And why were they called turtles? Because they actually looked like turtles with a large, chocolate covered shell.

What are Nestle turtles made of? ›

TURTLES Classic Recipe Ingredients

Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Modified Milk Ingredients, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavour, Salt), Caramel (Glucose, Sugar, Modified Milk Ingredients, Water, Modified Palm Oil, Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavour), Pecans. May contain peanuts and other tree nuts.

What's the difference between turtles and pralines? ›

What is the difference between Pralines and Turtles? The turtles contain pecans and chocolate, the pralines do not. Pralines use Almonds in the recipe, Homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel, uses pecans.

What is inside the Candy turtles original? ›

MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, NONFAT MILK, BUTTEROIL, LACTOSE, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLIN, SALT), PECANS, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, PALM OIL, NONFAT MILK, BUTTEROIL, AND LESS THAN 1% OF SODIUM CASEINATE, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL COLOR.

What did turtle taste like? ›

What does turtle meat taste like? A large snapping turtle is said to contain seven distinct types of meat, each reminiscent of pork, chicken, beef, shrimp, veal, fish or goat. (Those less enamored of the protein might describe its flavor as muddy, dirty, mushy and chewy, however.)

What is another name for turtle candy? ›

Whether you call them chocolate turtles or bear claws, these decadent treats that combine chocolate, caramel, and pecans have delighted people of all ages for decades.

What nut is in a turtle? ›

Three ingredients that can perk up any palate or day, Turtles ® clusters are bursting with crunchy pecans, creamy caramel, and all wrapped up in luscious chocolate. The taste of the original caramel nut cluster is made to delight.

Can you get Nestle turtles in the US? ›

Amazon.com: Nestle the Original Turtles 100% Pecan 350g/12.34oz Box - Pack of 2 by Snowbird Sweets : Grocery & Gourmet Food.

What ice cream flavor is turtle? ›

A Culver's Classic! We begin with creamy Vanilla Fresh Frozen Custard and swirl in ribbons of old fashioned salted caramel, novelty chocolate, and toasted pecan pieces.

Is turtle soup made with real turtles? ›

In the United States, the common snapping turtle has long been the principal species used for turtle soup. In this case the soup is also referred to as bookbinder soup, snapper turtle soup, or simply snapper soup (not to be confused with red snapper soup, which is made from the fish red snapper).

Are turtles sweet Georgia Browns? ›

Ever been enticed by the delightful fusion of caramel, nuts, and chocolate? At Purdys, we've given this classic treat our own twist, naming them Sweet Georgia Browns.

Why are my pralines gooey? ›

If you don't beat it long enough, then pralines won't set properly and will stay soft and sticky.

Why do pralines turn white? ›

Pralines are a much-appreciated festive treat, but come to think of it, they're simply delicious at any time of the year. When your pralines turn white, you are seeing the recrystallization of sugar. And you are right that honey does technically slow down the rate at which crystals form in candy.

Is turtle food safe for humans? ›

Do not eat sea turtle meat, even if it is cooked. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop numbness, tingling, or itching in your mouth after eating seafood.

What are the ingredients in turtles bites? ›

Ingredients. Sugar, Pecans, Unsweetened Chocolate, Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Skim Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Invert Syrup, Butter Oil (Milk), Salt, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Sodium Caseinate (Milk), Artificial Flavor, Natural Flavor, Natural & Artificial Flavor.

Where does turtle flavor come from? ›

The turtle pie got its name due to the caramel, chocolate and pecans that are used to top the pies, which are said to have a similarity in flavor to that of DeMet's Turtles, which use similar ingredients.

What are sea turtle beaks made of? ›

The loggerhead's beak is composed of keratin and formed through a process similar to the formation of calluses on a human hand. “The skin is external to the bone, so as the bone is used, the skin will be modified to reflect [this],” Logiudice points out.

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