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How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

These turtles are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and they’re so easy to make!

These homemade turtles are sweet, gooey, and just the right amount of salty. They make the perfect treat for any occasion!

Learn how to make these delicious, homemade Salted Caramel Turtles. They’re sweet, gooey, and perfect for any occasion!

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Are you looking for the perfect mixture of salty and sweet?

Do you have a hankering for a delicious treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and tantalize your tastebuds?

If so, then look no further!

Salted Caramel Turtles are an easy to make dessert-snack hybrid with just the right balance of crunchy nuts and creamy caramel smothered in chocolate.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity: it requires minimal ingredients, minimal prep time, and minimal mess.

Plus – what could be better than indulging in decadent salted caramel turtles made right at home?!

Read on to discover how to make these tantalizing treats!

Today, I am sharing How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles.

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How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

Have you ever tried making homemade salted caramel turtles?

They are decadent, delicious, and so incredibly easy to make!

Whether your focus is on creating a simple treat for yourself or if you’re looking for an indulgence that will impress friends and family alike, these salted caramel turtles will not disappoint.

Plus, they don’t even require baking- all the ingredients are prepared in just one pot!

Read on to learn how to take ordinary caramel and chocolate and turn them into something extra special.

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How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

Do you have a sweet tooth, but don’t have the time to make something from scratch?

Don’t worry – making salted caramel turtles is an easy and delicious treat that requires minimal ingredients.

Not only will these salted caramel treats satisfy your craving for something sweet, they look amazing too!

We know there are endless recipes for salted caramel goodies, so we want to provide you with simple instructions on how to make the perfect Salted Caramel Turtles.

Whether you’re planning a party or just want some tasty snacks for yourself, this recipe won’t disappoint.

Read on to find out how easy it is!

You will need: Pecans, Caramels, Chocolate or Dark Chocolate, Shortening, Sea Salt, a cookie sheet, parchment paper, a small glass mixing bowl, and spatula.

How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

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How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

These are literally the easiest treats, ever!

They look so fancy and complicated, but they have so few of ingredients and will take just minutes to make them.

Step 1: On a cookie sheet with parchment paper on it, lay out five pecans in a “turtle” shape, 5 per Turtle.

A head, front legs and two back legs.

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How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

Step 2: Next, warm a caramel in your hands just enough to be able to flatten it a bit to fit on the turtle.

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How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

Step 3: Now put the chocolate and shortening in a small bowl and heat it in the microwave until the chocolate is melted. Stir well.

Step 4: Drop a spoonful of chocolate over the caramel.

Step 5: Sprinkle with sea salt.

TIP: Do not add too much salt. I added enough salt to make them look pretty. A few of them were way too salty to eat-but they looked beautiful. LOL.

Enjoy!

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How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

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How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

Creating the perfect Salted Caramel Turtles didn’t have to be such a daunting task after all.

With our straightforward instructions, you can wow your guests and satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth cravings.

Salted Caramel Turtles are a treat that anyone can make and enjoy, no matter how much time or what skills one has in the kitchen.

We hope this blog post gave you all the tips and tricks you need to make your own delicious salted caramel treats. I

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How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

Salted caramel turtles are a worthwhile addition to any sweet-tooth’s snack list.

Not only are these treats super easy to make with minimal ingredients, but it’s also an amazing way to make something much more special than store-bought candy.

It doesn’t have to just be a treat for others – make some for yourself too!

These salted caramel delicacies are sure to satisfy your cravings and will look simply stunning when served.

Now that you know how easy it is to make delish salted caramel turtles, why not give them a try?

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How to Make Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

These easy Salted Caramel Turtles make a great gift.

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Delicious Salted Caramel Turtles

Renae Frey
These turtles are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and they're so easy to make!
These homemade turtles are sweet, gooey, and just the right amount of salty. They make the perfect treat for any occasion!
Learn how to make these delicious, homemade Salted Caramel Turtles. They're sweet, gooey, and perfect for any occasion!
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c Pecan halves
  • 16 Caramels
  • 1 c Milk or Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1 T Shortening
  • Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • On a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, lay out pecans in a turtle shape-head, two front legs and two back legs.
  • Warm a caramel in your hands just enough to soften. Shape to fit turtle and place on pecans.
  • In a small mixing bowl, add chocolate chips and shortening. Melt and stir.
  • Add a dollop of chocolate onto the caramel.
  • Sprinkle salt onto chocolate.
  • Place in the refrigerator just until hardened.
  • Enjoy!
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Recipe Rating




Pat

Sunday 24th of September 2023

The caramel isn't heated? How does it stick to the pecans?

Renae Frey

Wednesday 27th of September 2023

the heat from the hot melted chocolate is enough to melt the caramel.

Kim

Thursday 2nd of March 2023

Renae, these look amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I love turtles! I would love to share it this weekend in my Seven on Saturday post!

Renae Frey

Thursday 2nd of March 2023

Awe. THank you so much. I really appreciate you sharing the recipe. Hugs to you.

Jen

Thursday 23rd of February 2023

Oh my gosh. These look divine! Do you ship? Ha!

Renae Frey

Friday 24th of February 2023

Ha ha! Wouldn't that be wonderful to have them show up at your door?

Wendy McMonigle

Wednesday 22nd of February 2023

These look heavenly! Now that I am home from vacay, I will have to try them. I would like to share on Saturday on my sharing from the she shed :)))

Renae Frey

Friday 24th of February 2023

Thank you so much, my friend. I hope that you had a wonderful vacation.