Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters
These sweet and salty turtle clusters are irresistible! With a perfect balance of crunch from the pecans, sweetness from the caramel, and smooth chocolate coating, they’ve earned their “crack” status! 😋🍫
🧾 Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups pecans
1/2 cup butter (salted)
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (milk or dark, depending on your preference)
👩🍳 Instructions:
Toast the pecans:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pecans on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast them in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until they’re fragrant. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Make the caramel:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Remove from heat.
Assemble the clusters:
On a lined baking sheet, arrange the toasted pecans in small clusters, about 5-6 pecans each. Pour a spoonful of the caramel mixture over each cluster, covering the pecans as evenly as possible.
Melt the chocolate:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and completely melted.
Drizzle the chocolate:
Spoon the melted chocolate over each pecan cluster, covering the caramel layer. Use a spoon or offset spatula to smooth the chocolate over the top if necessary.
Chill the clusters:
Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened and the clusters are set.
Serve:
Once the chocolate is firm, remove the clusters from the fridge and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
🍽️ Enjoy!
These chocolate pecan turtle clusters are the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy, and they’re guaranteed to disappear quickly once people start snacking on them. Enjoy! 😍