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Rich and decadent Dark Chocolate Turtles
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Dark Chocolate Turtles

Toasted pecans topped with creamy caramel and rich dark chocolate
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel, Chocolate, chocolate turtles, dark chocolate, dessert, no-bake dessert, turtles, valentines
Servings: 15
Author: Dixie

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Pecans, chopped and toasted
  • 25-30 Caramels
  • 2 tbs Water or milk
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate, melted
  • Sea salt or Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place chopped pecans in a saute pan over medium to slow heat on stove top. Stir often and 'toast' til browned.
  • On a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper make small piles of chopped pecans (about 1 tbs).
  • Unwrap the caramels and place in a small saucepan with 2 tbs water or milk. Melt on a low setting, stirring often until thoroughly melted.
  • Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl at 20 second intervals, stirring as you go.
  • While the caramel is still warm place a spoonful over chopped pecans, thoroughly covering the pecans.
  • Add spoonfuls of melted chocolate over the top leaving a border of caramel.
  • Finally sprinkle sea salt or course Kosher salt over the top. Let cool.