Chocolate Turtles® (The Candy)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Arrange pecans on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake pecans in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 minutes.

4. 4

   Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.

5. 5

   Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease with butter.

6. 6

   Combine caramels, water, and butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted and smooth. Fold in pecans.

7. 7

   Drop caramel mixture by the spoonful onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool and harden.

8. 8

   Drizzle chocolate over caramel nut clusters. Refrigerate to set, about 1 hour.

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