Here’s a homemade Turtles-style chocolate candies recipe with clear headings and step-by-step instructions. This replicates the classic combination of pecans, caramel, and chocolate.

Homemade Turtles Chocolate Candies

Ingredients (Makes ~16 candies)

1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup light corn syrup (or honey)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Place pecan halves in clusters of 3–4 on the prepared sheet, forming the “turtle” shapes.

2. Make the Caramel

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
Boil for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

3. Coat the Pecans

Spoon a small amount of warm caramel over each pecan cluster.
Let the caramel set slightly, about 5–10 minutes, but do not let it harden completely.

4. Add Chocolate

Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Spoon or drizzle chocolate over the caramel-covered pecans.
Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to slightly spread the chocolate and seal the caramel.

5. Chill and Set

Refrigerate the candies for 30–60 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
Once set, remove from the parchment paper and store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Tips

For extra smooth chocolate, temper the chocolate before drizzling.
Add a pinch of sea salt on top of each candy for a salted caramel version.
Make mini versions by using smaller pecan clusters for bite-sized treats.
Candies can be stored for up to 1 week at room temperature or 2 weeks in the fridge.

If you want, I can also provide a quick no-bake version of Turtles-style candies that uses pre-made caramel and requires less time.

Turtles chocolate candies