Crock Pot Turtle Candy – an easy homemade candy perfect for the holidays. Rich chocolate, crunchy pecans and soft caramel are combined in a slow cooker for a simple, crowd-pleasing treat.
Crock Pot Turtle Candy
This is one of the easiest candies you can make for holiday cookie boxes or as a simple no-bake treat. The process is straightforward: melt chocolate and pecans in a crock pot, spoon onto parchment, top each cluster with a caramel, and cover with more chocolate. Chill until firm and you have delicious turtle candies with minimal hands-on time.
Common Questions About Making Crock Pot Turtle Candy
What is turtle candy?
Turtle candies are small clusters made from chocolate mixed with pecans, topped with a soft caramel, and sealed with more chocolate. Once they set, they form bite-sized candies with a contrast of textures and flavors.
Can I make this without a crock pot?
Yes. You can melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or use a double boiler on the stovetop. After melting, stir in the pecans and proceed with scooping and topping with caramels.
How can I decorate turtles?
A simple drizzle of melted dark chocolate looks elegant, or you can add festive sprinkles for the holidays. For a classic look, place a whole pecan on top of each candy before chilling.
What kind of chocolate should I use?
Use good-quality chocolate for the best flavor. The recipe works with chocolate bars or chips—milk, dark, and white chocolate all work well. Since this is a chocolate-forward treat, higher-quality chocolate noticeably improves the result.
What should I do if the chocolate is spreading too much?
If the chocolate spreads too thin, let it cool a bit before scooping, or use mini muffin liners to hold the clusters in place while they set.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe yields about 40–45 turtle candies, depending on how large you make each cluster.
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Crock Pot Turtle Candy
Crock Pot Turtle Candy – An easy homemade candy recipe that is great for the holidays! Loaded with chocolate, pecans, and caramel and made in a crock pot, these turtle candies are sure to be a hit!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 pound milk chocolate
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 6 ounces white chocolate
- 40-45 soft caramels (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Place the chopped pecans in the bottom of the crock pot, then add the milk, dark and white chocolate on top.
- Cover and set the crock pot to LOW for 1 hour, allowing the chocolate to melt slowly.
- Carefully remove the lid to avoid dripping condensation into the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate and pecans are fully combined and smooth.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate-pecan mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place an unwrapped caramel on each spoonful, then top with another 1/2–1 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture to cover the caramel.
- Chill the tray in the refrigerator until the candies are firm. Serve at room temperature.
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