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This delightful treat combines the classic flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans in a convenient slow-cooker format! Crock Pot Chocolate Pecan Turtles are an easy and delicious Christmas Candy!

If you’re a fan of rich, gooey, and indulgent desserts, look no further! Have I got a treat for you!

What happens when you take my popular Crock Pot Peanut Cluster recipe and make a few tweaks?

You end up with a decadently delicious treat that will have the “Nuts”and “Chew” fans in your friends and family group swooning! (Sometimes we want to shake that family tree and watch a few of the “nuts” topple off the branch, but we love’em regardless!) I can’t speak for you, but I love a chewy ooey-gooey chocolate caramel sweet treat during the Christmas Holiday.

This is the perfect “no-fuss” candy for this busy time of year, when you’re overwhelmed but want to make a gift for a neighbor or co-worker.

Let’s dive into the simple steps to create this mouthwatering delight.

Ingredients needed to make Crock Pot Turtles

• 5 cups Pecan halves, coarsely chopped
• 1 – 4oz. German Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into pieces
• 1¾ cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 12 oz. Almond Bark – broken into squares (This is half a 24 oz. Almond Bark)
• 12 oz. White Almond Bark – broken into squares (This is half a 24 oz. Almond Bark)
• 1 – 11oz. Kraft Caramel Bits
• Sea Salt – optional

How to Make Easy, Slow-Cooker Turtles

This crock pot turtle recipe calls for simple ingredients found in the baking aisle at your local grocery store. The beauty of Crockpot candy recipes is that they don’t require the time and effort of a double boiler to melt the chocolate. It is an easy way to create delicious homemade chocolates with less mess.

Traditional turtle pecan clusters, oddly enough, call for Pecans! (Welcome to the sarcasm my family lives with daily!) You can use another nut, such as cashews or almonds. Today, for this recipe, we are using Pecans. However, just know you have options if you prefer a different type of nut.

Roughly chop 5 cups of pecan halves. If you can find salted pecans, I would recommend using them. If not, you may want to toast the chopped pecans in a large skillet on top of the stove over medium heat. However, neither is necessary for this recipe.

Place 5 cups of roughly chopped pecans on the bottom of a large slow cooker.

On top of the pecans place 4 ounces of broken German Chocolate Baking Bar and 1¾ cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

TIP: Note you can substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate chips if you don’t want dark chocolate pecan turtles.

Break Almond Bark into large squares, following the pattern in the chocolate bar. You will only use half of the almond bark and half of the white almond bark. Store the remainder of the chocolate in ziplock bags in a dry place.

Place on top of the other chocolate in the slow cooker.

Slow Cooking Chocolate Turtles

Set your slow cooker to “low heat” or “warm”. Cover with the lid.

Set a timer for 20 minutes. Check the candy to see if the Almond bark edges are beginning to melt. If the almond bark is melting, using a wooden spoon, or stiff spatula, give the candy a good stir.

If the almond bark has not begun to melt, replace the lid and check again in 10 minutes.

TIP: Older crock-pot recipes recommend leaving the candy in the slow-cooker for 3–4 hours before checking. However, the newer crock-pots cook at high temperatures, cutting the cook time down to an hour, and can burn the nuts and chocolate. Therefore, I have found if you stir the candy once the chocolate begins to melt, you will reach the perfect consistency for wonderful chocolates.

Continue checking the chocolates every 10–15 minutes. Stirring each time.

Stir until the chocolate is completely melted, and the pecans are covered in the chocolate. The total time should be about 40–50 minutes depending on your slow-cooker.

Add one, 11 ounce, package of Kraft caramel bits. Stir into the chocolate and nuts to combine.

Line a large work surface, or several baking sheets, with parchment paper, or wax paper. Using two teaspoons, or a small cookie scoop, scooping from the bottom of the pan, push the turtle candies off the first spoon and onto the parchment paper.

Continue until all the turtle clusters have been made. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt if desired. This is totally optional. You do not need to sprinkle with salt. I love salted caramel, so I did a little sprinkle on top of each cluster.

Allow the chocolate-covered pecans to cool completely. I recommend overnight if possible.

Store pecan turtles in a dry place, in an airtight container, at room temperature, or package in cellophane bags tied with string for gifts.

Other Favorite Holiday Treat Recipes

• Homemade Caramel Candy Recipe
• English Toffee Almond Roca Recipe
• Rolo Pretzel Turtle Bites
• Easy Salted Peanut Chews
• Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge from Allrecipes.com

The convenience of using a slow cooker and the irresistible combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans make this easy recipe perfect for your holiday parties. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a delicious homemade chewy caramel treat, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Thanks for stopping by my Nest today! I hope you enjoy this easy homemade candy recipe as much as I do! Crockpot turtle candy is sure to become a tradition your family will love and a great way to celebrate this festive season!

Happy Holidays!

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Yield: 100

Easy Crockpot Chocolate Pecan Turtles

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This delightful treat combines the classic flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans in a convenient slow-cooker format! Crock Pot Chocolate Pecan Turtles are an easy Christmas Candy!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 cups Pecan halves, coarsely chopped
• 1 - 4oz. German Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into pieces
• 1¾ cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 12 oz. Almond Bark - broken into squares (This is half a 24 oz. Almond Bark)
• 12 oz. White Almond Bark - broken into squares (This is half a 24 oz. Almond Bark)
• 1 - 11oz. Kraft Caramel Bits
• Sea Salt - optional

Instructions

1. Coarsely chop 5 cups of pecan halves. Place on the bottom of a slow cooker.
2. Layer 4 oz. of broken German Chocolate Baking Bar and 1¾ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
3. Divide the almond bark and white almond bark in half. Cut each half into individual squares. Store the remaining bark in zip lock bags in a dry space.
4. Place both the white and milk chocolate almond bark on top of the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
5. Set the slow cooker to "low" or "warm". Cover with lid. Set a timer for 20 minutes.
6. Check the candy after 20 minutes to see if the almond bark edges are beginning to melt. If so, give the candy a good stir. If not replace the lid, and check again in 10 minutes.
7. Cover with lid and check again in another 10 minutes. Stir again. Continue to check and stir until the chocolate is completely melted, about every 15 minutes, and the pecans are covered. This should take 40–50 minutes.
8. Stir in the caramel bits. Line the table with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop, or two teaspoons, place a heaping scoop on the parchment paper.
9. Continue until all the clusters have been made. Sprinkle the top of each cluster with sea salt, if desired. This is optional.
10. Allow to cool until set. Place the candy in an airtight container until ready to serve, or give it as gifts packaged in cellophane bags.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

100

Serving Size:

2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 104Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 52mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g

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Hi! I'm Norine, the cook, baker, and recipe creator behind Norine's Nest. I love sharing and creating recipes that invite family, friends, and neighbors to gather around the dinner table. Sharing good food and creating memories with those we love brings me happiness. Thanks for stopping by my Nest!

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