I love sharing home decor ideas, DIY projects, tasty recipes, and simple tips! After the chocolate, I set them on a parchment lined pan to set. There has to be a more sure proof way of knowing. So nice of you to make these for her! Just pour this over the pecans to solidify them together. Those bars are THE BEST. I used the Lindt squares because they were on sale at the grocery store yesterday, and they melt into a really smooth, almost liquid consistency. Im lucky if I make it out of my PJs And its a miracle if I remember to put on mascara. What a difference to eat turtles with fresh ingredients! Allow to come to room temperature before serving.

HOLY HECK!!! Gorgeous! Pour the carmel on top of the nuts in circles the size you want your turtles to be and then cool (I cooled mine outside). Do not tempt me into making them because I will not share! Drop a cluster into the melted chocolate and use a fork to coat it all over. I followed Natashas recommendation and added a little sea salt on top. PECANS. I absolutely adore the combination of chocolate, caramel, and nuts. Thanks for the recipe! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Did yours pop out or did you have to loosen them abit? look no further! I ended up melting my caramel in the microwave with no added liquid on the third try and that worked beautifully. At first glance, these bite sized treats look just like, Cute and simple Easter Rice Krispies, topped with creamy frosting and Easter egg candies, made to look like a nest. So irresistible! Plus itd give me an excuse to sample some of your baking ;) These turtles look way better than any store-bought ones Ive had before.

Feel free to check out my baking blog as well, For the Love of Baking! I love turtles too, Averie! 5. I just never know if caramel will turn out for me. Customize it with your favorite add-ins like cranberries and walnuts! Christmas candies and desserts are so much fun! Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner. Thanks for this great recipe & mine set up in no time without putting them in the cold. Please note: I have only made the recipe as written, and cannot give advice or predict what will happen if you change something. When you are ready, just melt the chocolate and oil in a small glass bowl in the microwave at half power, stirring often. :) You most definitely have come a long way Averieyour photographs are always stunning. Also, what is it with non-Americans making blanket statements in criticisms of Americans? Let sit for 1-2 hours, or till hardened.

Use the oven or a skillet to toast the pecans. I'm so glad you've found my site! Case closed. They have the perfect chewy soft texture and the right ratio of caramel to pecan and chocolate. Dont you know thats extremely unhealthy?

Ughhhhhh I love turtles!!! Drop a cluster into the melted chocolate and use a fork to coat it all over. I made five dozen for a swap, trying to decide if its ok to give to others in cupcake holders (because of stickiness) or if I should scrap these and start over? I made these turtles last night mine were stuck on the parchment paper i put them in the freezer they hardened but then once they were out they continued to stick grrrrr. Its pretty typical for the pecans to be layered on the bottom with the caramel and chocolate taking on the shell of the turtle on top. I like to use a candy thermometer to ensure it gets to the right temperature. Im sorry that its not sick enough. We have to make more for Christmas!! Continue cooking and stirring till mixture reaches 235-240 degrees. So delicious! mammoth asher patty Fast, easy, no-bake and just 4 ingredients! I made these for Christmas and they were amazing! **Notes on melting the caramel: The first few times, stirring is almost futile but eventually the caramels soften enough to be stirred smooth. I made these the other day and it turned out perfect. Cant wait to make these! I only used 1/2 of a 1/8 cup measuring cup to their 25 caramels & the consistency was perfect. Fantastic photos, Averie. Christmas Crack A highly addictive, salty-sweet, crunchy, EASY Christmas treat thats IRRESISTIBLE!! Dangerously amazing! My mom loves turtles so I think I should make her a batch of these next time she comes for a visit. Its great to see that Ive learned a thing or two through the years, though. Pin it now to remember it later! I was wondering if you had any suggestions for me that I could do to get the caramel firm enough to get them out of the pan and into gift buckets that Im making for friends and family? Didnt use the microwave other than to melt the chocolate. 1/4 of what? I firstmade Turtles in 2009. And yes, the Turtles are a little too easy :). I made these for the first time last year and they turned out great! I will try these again with a tablespoon at a time. For any melted chocolate needs and/or chopped chocolate chunks, I always use them. Yum!! Easy, no bake, thats what summer is for, right! turtle tracks ice cream Cool until set, about 20 minutes. ozs turtles scs What a lovely gift! Sounds like you made the recipe your own and so glad they were a hit with everyone! chocolates fancy pants miscellaneous Reserve a handful of chopped chocolate off to the side and melt the rest in a double boiler (I just place a large heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water), or in the microwave in a heat proof bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until melted and smooth. The first time I made these they came out perfect! I made these but my caramel ran What did I do wrong? I had carmels to make a few batches. Turtle cheesecake has always been a weakness of mine, but this looks like a delicious way to bypass all the effort of making a cheesecake when you dont have that much time. They came out with caramel bits instead of the squares, just like the morsels so I used those and it cut down on the microwave time and it prevented me from burning the caramel which I was concerned about. I love turtles! Wow that is really nice of you to notice that I reply to all my comments! Graham Cracker Toffee Bars If youre looking for a recipe that will disappear at holiday parties, cookie exchanges, neighborhood potlucks, or school bake sales, this graham cracker toffee is a guaranteed winner! http://www.forloveofbaking.com xoxo, Sydney. These soft and chewy Chocolate Turtles are so EASY to make and include clusters of homemade microwave caramel and toasted pecans, dipped in chocolate. My family said they were better then the store bought ones. Yes, but caramel turtles are traditionally made with pecan halves. Learn how your comment data is processed. I was nervous making them for the holidays without practicing first. I decided to make them again this year since they were a hit last year. Get New Recipes and Creative Ideas Delivered Right to Your Inbox! http://theluxelion.blogspot.com. Like inediblely too sweet. I think you should make them they way you want. LatelyI cant get enough of the pecan-caramel-chocolate combination. want to give as gifts but not sure how to give them..thanks! Homemade is totally always better and these turtles are no exception!!! I know this is probably a dumb question, but when you say square caramels are you talking the Kraft kind or something else? i grew up watching my dad eat turtles. Its a good thing for me to know I can This is beautiful! I melted 25 caramel squares with 1/4 cup cream in the microwave (or use the stove). We crave them. Beautiful!

:), OMG ~ love these turtles Averie, pinned to a few boards :). Lift the cluster up with a fork, and tap it several times to allow excess chocolate to fall through the tines of the fork, into the bowl. I immediately push the tops of the chocolate back down and headed to my freezer to stick the Homemade Turtles back in the freezer. Thanks for the photo compliments and the tweet! Give me strength :). This was ready quickly, didnt harden too quickly to work with.

Instead of making the Homemade Turtles on parchment paper I decided to make them in my mini cupcake pan that makes 48 at once. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining chopped chocolate that you set aside (this will temper the chocolate to help it set up better). My guys are happy. I absolutely love this idea! Holiday White Chocolate Fudge This EASY foolproof white chocolate fudge recipe is perfect for Christmas and holiday parties! After some trial and error, let me tell you, these homemade turtles are absolutely my new obsession! They came out good, but I had to double the amount of caramels I used. I had the Homemade Turtles in my freezer for 1.5 hours (I forgot to take them out after 15 mins.). Im so glad that they were easy and you enjoyed them!! Set aside. :) Ive never made them myself, but I think I have to now that Im craving them! Yes although in baked goods, if its chocolate, like brownies or fudgy-like bars, I have been liking them lately. I mean, I can believe it, but wow! I made some milk chocolate and some white chocolate, as well as some with Score toffee bits sprinkled on top. Add about 2 tablespoons chocolate to the top of each pecan cluster by dolloping it on top and letting it fall down the sides. Required fields are marked *.

Here youll find easy recipes and weeknight meal ideas made with real ingredients, with step-by-step photos and videos. Bravo! Im Lauren, a mom of four and lover of good food. I must try them later to day. Share it with your Facebook friends (you know theyll love it). Have you tried the mini sweet and salty ones yet? Thanks for the five star review and Im glad these are something you adore! :D. You better than anyone know exactly how much things have changed over the yearspretty crazy when you think about it, right :) And thanks for the photo compliments! You want a fairly dark chocolate that melts smoothly. Ive found the ice water method to be more reliable, but if using a candy thermometer it should register between 238 - 240 degrees. So good! Line two bakingsheets or large platters with parchment paper. They will smell amazing! I need a few of these this afternoon! I just made turtles last night and I tried two different methods with the pecans, the first was clumping the pecans into mounds as your recipe states. These dont look like turtles. Made these over the weekend !! Everyone loves these adorably festive Rice Krispie Easter Nests! Now Im thinking Ill make these instead, Thats like saying should I make cookies or go to the dentist. I have a recipe for Chocolate Pecan Caramels that I simply love, and I dont know why I have never tried making turtles before. Then spoon a small amount of chocolate on top of each turtle. And of course, you cant leave it because you dont want to burn it! I hope I never lose it! I will NEVER EVER buy turtles again! You can alsoFOLLOW MEonFACEBOOK,TWITTER,INSTAGRAMandPINTERESTfor more great recipes! That was my mistake that made this difficult. Some Turtles in the photos below arecoated with milk chocolate and others with dark. Yummy! Dont they realize that generalizations are a very unhealthy way to perceive the world? Fill a small cup with ice and water and set aside. Thanks for sharing! I love those pound half bars too from Trader Joes! Simply incredible. I love turtles and these look delicious! Thks. It can really vary depending on how many nuts you use, how spread out the nuts are, etc. What a difference to eat turtles with fresh ingredients! Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. The shape then appears to be a turtle, hence the name. Drop caramel pecan clusters onto parchment paper. I also figured out that for melting the caramels, the Ziploc containers with the screw-on caps (the heavier plastic ones, 2 cup size) were almost non-stick and worked way better than a ceramic or glass bowl. chocolate turtles emeril lagasse recipe covered almond orange recipeofhealth Like table for one bitter. Required fields are marked *. And four ingredients? Hoooooly smokes. Holiday Special K Bars Super chewy, gooey, FAST, easy, no-bake cereal bars loaded with peanut butter, chocolate, and sprinkles!! Nothing fussy or complicated, just awesome tasting dishes everyone loves! Place butter in a large microwave safe bowl and heat in microwave until melted.

I havent tried those but I guess I kind of made my own version of those with these by adding sea salt, although I havent seen them so I dont know for sure! Thanks for trying the recipe and Im glad it came out great for you! Yes the Kraft, or similar, in the clear cellophane wrappers. Wanting to put together goodie boxes for holidays and everyone would love these and the no-cook is even better! Oooh yum! These look perfect Averie! Thanks for sharing what you did for the candy. When cool they easily come off the parchment & then can be topped or dipped. Done and done. Its been over 6 hours since I stuck them into the freezer. Maybe even email it to your favorite cousin! You can also use melted white chocolate on top instead of milk chocolate. . Pinned! Ive only ever had Fanny May turtles, so maybe its time to give homemade a try! Im pinning this and now I have an excuse to go to Trader Joes! I could eat about 17 of these! A FAST and EASY holiday recipe thats great for hostess gifts or cookie exchanges!! If you are looking for a candy recipe to WOW for the holidays (without any sweat equity on your part!) I remember that post! Love all of that caramel & chocolate! Homemade always tastes better! The Easiest Foolproof Fudge Recipe Look no further than this recipe for the EASIEST and most FOOLPROOF fudge that takes less than 3 minutes to make!! Homemade Turtles whats not to love? We, How to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries a simple and quick tutorial on how to make everyones favorite treat that is perfect for snacking, special occasions and even Valentines Day!, Marbled Peppermint Bark requires just a few ingredients to make this holiday classic. I found the second method to be faster & was able to make my turtles all the same size. Im not sure its a good thing that I now know how to make these so, Averie, you like nuts in candy, just not in baked goods? Youre awesome, Alice! Not that Ive done that recently, ahem. Refrigerate. I had to let them unthaw a bit in order to be able to move them enough to get them out. I like to use the ice water test, it's more accurate. Thank you for sharing this recipe. turtle tracks ice cream Optionally add a pinch of sea salt to each Turtle. I would love to hear your experience. Allow Turtles to firm up at room temp (will take many hours) or in the fridge or freezer (about 15 minutes) before serving.



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