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Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters

These decadent turtle clusters combine toasted pecans, rich homemade caramel, and smooth melted chocolate for the ultimate sweet treat. Crunchy, gooey, and perfectly indulgent, they’re a must for holidays or gifting.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 clusters
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups pecans
  • 0.5 cup butter salted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup corn syrup light
  • 7 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 oz chocolate chips milk chocolate
  • 0.5 tsp shortening

Method
 

  1. Toast pecans in a skillet until fragrant.
  2. Arrange pecans into small clusters on lined baking sheets.
  3. Melt butter, then stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk.
  4. Cook while stirring until caramel reaches 235–240°F.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  6. Spoon caramel over pecan clusters.
  7. Melt chocolate chips and stir in shortening.
  8. Spoon chocolate over caramel clusters.
  9. Let set until firm before serving.

Notes

Work quickly when pouring caramel—it sets fast. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.