Speedy Turtles Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 24 minutes
🥄 Yield: 12 turtles
Description:
Make and share this Speedy Turtles recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These delightful treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in a flash!
Ingredients:
- 48 pecan halves
- 12 caramels
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions:
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Prepare Cookie Sheet:
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper to prevent sticking.
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Arrange Pecans:
- On the prepared cookie sheet, arrange pecans in groups of four, positioning them to resemble the feet of a turtle.
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Prep Caramels:
- Flatten each caramel into a 1-1/2-inch square.
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Assemble Turtles:
- Gently press a caramel square onto each group of pecans, forming the body of the turtle.
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Melt Chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 2 minutes on medium power. Stir well.
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Continue Melting:
- Microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring every minute until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted. Stir in the vegetable oil to achieve a glossy texture.
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Coat with Chocolate:
- Using a spoon, generously coat each caramel turtle with the melted chocolate, ensuring that the tips of the pecans are still visible.
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Chill:
- Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the chocolate has hardened, your Speedy Turtles are ready to be enjoyed! Share them with friends and family or indulge in them yourself as a delicious dessert or snack.
These Speedy Turtles are not only irresistibly delicious but also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time. With their combination of crunchy pecans, chewy caramel, and smooth chocolate, they’re sure to become a new favorite treat for any occasion!
