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Caramel Pecan Turtle Candy Recipe Perfect Last Minute Valentines Day Gifts

Looking for delicious last minute Valentines Day gifts? My easy 4-ingredient Caramel Pecan Turtle Candy recipe. Best homemade chocolate candy for DIY Valentines day gifts.

January 24, 2023 by Holly Clegg Leave a Comment

DIY Valentines Day Gifts

Did February 14th sneak up on you? If you are searching for last minute Valentines day gifts look no further than the 4-ingredient Caramel Pecan Turtle candy recipe from Too Hot in the Kitchen. DIY Valentines day gifts hold a special place in our hearts. Your sweetheart is sure to love this sweet treat, but so will teachers, neighbors, friends and kids! Who wouldn’t love to receive a gift of homemade chocolate candy and especially Holly’s Chocolate Caramel Candy Recipe! 

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Caramel Pecan Turtle Candy
I make my chocolate caramel candy recipe ahead. of time.  Then, I wrap the chocolate caramel candy recipe turtles individually in plastic wrap and give for Valentine's Day gifts. Tie with a red ribbon and you have your DIY homemade gift or favor!
Servings 30 chocolate turtles
Ingredients
  • 1 14-ounce package caramels unwrapped
  • 2 tbsp skim milk
  • 2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Servings 30 chocolate turtles
Ingredients
  • 1 14-ounce package caramels unwrapped
  • 2 tbsp skim milk
  • 2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Combine caramels and milk in microwave 1 minute.  Stir, and microwave another minute or until melted. Stir in pecans. Drop by tablespoonful onto wax paper covered baking sheets. Let stand until firm.
  2. Microwave chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute or until melted, stirring once.
  3. Dip top of caramel candies into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip; place on wax paper. Let firm.
Nutritional Info

Per Serving: Calories 121, Protein (g) 2, Carbohydrate (g) 14, Fat (g) 7, Calories from Fat (%) 52, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Sugars (g) 11, Cholesterol (mg) 1, Sodium (mg) 33, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat

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Caramel Pecan Turtle Candy

Valentine’s Day Treats & Too Hot in the Kitchen Make Great Last Minute Gifts!

Now, if you’re a candy kind of person, you must try this 4-ingredient Chocolate Caramel Candies from Too Hot in the Kitchen. If you want a fun gift-Too Hot in the Kitchen includes healthy easy recipes plus chapters like Food for the Mood, Table for Two,`Quickies, Sweet Temptations, quotes and good reading material.

Mason Jars to Hold More than Homemade Chocolate Candy

Ball Quart Jar, Wide Mouth, Set of 12Ball Quart Jar, Wide Mouth, Set of 12

With a variety of uses, mason jars sure do come in handy. When you whip up homemade chocolate candy and want to give some away as gifts, mason jars make an inexpensive, attractive container. Simply tie a ribbon around the lid and voila!

Mason jars also make nice vases for quick and easy flower arrangements. They are easy and cheap to keep on hand to give out as gifts or even to store leftover soups in the fridge.

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Easy Homemade Valentine’s Day Chocolate Caramel Candy Recipe Turtles

How would you like to get the popular Chocolate Caramel Candy recipe known as Turtles? You will absolutely LOVE this Caramel Pecan Turtle Candy recipe.  DIY Valentines Day gifts wouldn’t be complete without caramel and chocolate! This easy homemade chocolate candy tastes like the famous turtles candies in the candy stores. Holly’s homemade chocolate candy recipe is more affordable also. Simple to make and always a HUGE success.

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Filed Under: 5-Ingredient Recipes, Desserts, Seasonal, Valentine's Day Recipes Tagged With: caramel pecan turtle candy recipe, diy valentines day gifts, homemade chocolate candy, last minute valentines day gifts, Valentine's Day candy

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