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Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters

Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 Clusters
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 30 soft caramels unwrapped
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • Flaky sea salt optional

Method
 

  1. Toast pecans at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  2. Arrange pecans into clusters on lined baking sheet.
  3. Melt caramels with cream over low heat until smooth.
  4. Spoon caramel over pecan clusters. Let set 10 minutes.
  5. Melt chocolate gently.
  6. Spoon chocolate over caramel. Sprinkle salt if using.
  7. Let clusters fully set before serving.

Notes

  • Low heat prevents caramel burning
  • Use good chocolate for best texture
  • Silicone mats prevent sticking
  • Let layers cool slightly between steps