Oprah’s Pecan Turtles with Pretzel Crunch
A delicious treat made of crunchy pecans, chewy caramel, and smooth chocolate, layered over pretzels for extra crunch.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Spoon
- Microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
Ingredients
- 20 small pretzels round or mini twists work well
- 20 whole pecan halves
- 20 caramel candies soft
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Baking Sheet:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the pretzels in a single layer, evenly spaced.20 small pretzels
Add Caramel and Pecans:
- Place one caramel candy on top of each pretzel.20 caramel candies
- Put the baking sheet in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 3-4 minutes, or until the caramels have softened (but not fully melted).
Add the Pecan Halves:
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Gently press a pecan half into each softened caramel to spread it across the pretzel. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.20 whole pecan
Melt the Chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.1 cup semisweet
Add Chocolate Drizzle:
- Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate onto each pecan turtle, covering the caramel and pecan partially or fully (as preferred).
- Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor (optional).Sea salt
Cool and Set:
- Let the turtles sit at room temperature or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
Storage: Store the turtles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Chocolate Choices: For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate, or for added sweetness, try milk chocolate.
Optional Add-Ins: For a holiday twist, add a sprinkle of crushed candy cane on top of the chocolate before it sets.
Chocolate Choices: For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate, or for added sweetness, try milk chocolate.
Optional Add-Ins: For a holiday twist, add a sprinkle of crushed candy cane on top of the chocolate before it sets.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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