Caramel Pecan Turtles are a sweet caramel chocolate treat that we love to make at Christmas but they are perfect any time of year. Sometimes these are called Millionaires because they are so rich and delicious. And they are easier to make than you might think!
Table of contents
Disclosure – I may get a small commission for purchases made through affiliate links in this post.
🔑 Key to Success #1 – Melt the Kraft Caramels
This Caramel Pecan Turtles recipe starts off with 14 ounces of Kraft Caramel Bits.
You can find the Caramel Bits in the baking aisle of your local grocery store or they are available on Amazon.com.
If you haven’t seen the Caramel Bits, they’re basically small pieces of caramel that are unwrapped and ready to use in your favorite recipes.
You can also use the Kraft Caramels that come wrapped in squares.
You’ll just have to unwrap them before you start.
The Caramel Bits are perfect for this recipe because they are smaller and easier to melt with the milk to make a nice, smooth caramel.
Be sure you heat the caramels until they are just melted.
Do not overheat.
🔑 Key to Success #2 – Toast the Pecans
Toasted pecans really add a nice flavor and crunch to these Millionaires.
You can toast the pecans on the stovetop in a heavy skillet or you can toast them in the oven.
I prefer the oven method because you can toast a larger quantity at once and save them to use in all your favorite holiday recipes like the No-Bake Fruitcake or the Easy No-Cook Divinity.
To toast the pecans in the oven, spread them in a foil-covered rimmed baking sheet and bake them at 350 degrees F for 7-10 minutes until they are browned.
Make sure you cool the pecans completely before chopping them.
Toast pecans in a 350 degree F oven for 7-10 minutes then cool completely.
These USA Pan Half Sheet Pans are my favorite for toasting pecans.
They work great and cleanup is a breeze.
🔑 Key to Success #3 – Melt the Chocolate
To keep things simple, we’re using melted chocolate chips for the chocolate coating on these Chocolate Caramel Pecan Turtles.
Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating 30 seconds at a time and stirring well in between.
Be sure not to overheat the chocolate, or it could seize up!
Now, dip your cooled caramel with the pecans into your melted chocolate.
You can use your hands to mold the caramels into other shapes before dipping in chocolate, if you’d prefer.
You could make them look like cute little turtles if you’d like!
Use a fork to dip the caramels into the chocolate.
Next, gently tap off the excess chocolate.
Put the chocolate-coated caramels onto a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper to cool and dry thoroughly.
When they are firm, they can be stored in an airtight container or enjoyed immediately.
These things are so good.
You’re not going to let them sit around, that’s for sure!
📌 Get the Printable Recipe for Millionaire Caramel Pecan Turtles
Save this Millionaire Caramel Pecan Turtles recipe to your favorite Christmas Candy board or your Chocolate and Caramel board. Yum!
Millionaire Caramel Pecan Turtles
Ingredients
- 14 ounces caramel bits
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 2 cups toasted pecans chopped
- 10 ounces milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- In microwave-safe bowl, microwave milk and caramel bits in 30-second increments until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in pecans and drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Let stand until firm.
- Microwave chocolate chips until melted; stir until smooth. Dip candies into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip. Place on wax paper. Let stand until firm.
Notes
Equipment
Nutrition
Handpicked Recipe Favorites from My Kitchen, Just for You!
Christmas Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Santa Claus Nutter Butter Cookies
Shonne
Friday 24th of February 2023
I use a silpat type mat since I foun d the caramel stuck to my parchment paper and then put it in the fridge to set, then I make the cholocate using a bit of coconut oil in it (my choice) and then after I cover the caramel/pecan mixture, I put it back in the fridge to set. I also freeze a few for later. Thanks for the mesaurments in this recipe.
Thursday 9th of December 2021
use parchment paper..not wax paper
Friday 15th of December 2023
NEVER AGAIN! What a frickin MESS! All the Caramel got stuck to the waxed and parchment paper I had to peel little tiny pieces of paper off. I had Caramel stuck everywhere. I got so frustrated I threw out everything in the garbage and went out and bought a box of turtles!
Sunday 25th of December 2022
@Jennifer, My caramel stuck to the wax paper terribly. What a mess
Jennifer
Thursday 9th of December 2021
Parchment paper or waxed paper would work equally well
Jamie
Thursday 7th of January 2021
Where’s the comments
Jennifer
Thursday 7th of January 2021
Yours is the first comment on this recipe!
Trina and Tina
Tuesday 7th of January 2020
Looks wonderful!