Three Ways to Make Turtle Chocolates

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Chocolate turtles may look intimidating, however, they are an easy candy to make at home. We will show you three ways to make this caramel, pecan, and chocolate treat. They are great to make for the holidays, hostess gifts, or just because.

Method One: Classic Turtles

five classic turtles make with pecan halves, caramel, and chocolate to look like turtles

Arrange five pecan halves on a parchment-lined sheet pan as shown in the photo below. Each five pecan halves will make one turtle (the head, feet, and tail). Repeat this step until you have created the desired amount of turtles. Take a square of prepared caramel, flatten it slightly, and place it in the center of each. Make sure caramel is touching each pecan halve.

pecan halves arranged on a sheet pan to make chocolate turtles

pecan halves arranged on a sheet pan to make chocolate turtles

Bake at 250 degrees until the caramel begins to melt. A great tip to tell when your caramel is melted is that it will begin to shine. This will take approximately 5-10 minutes. Keep a close eye on them as you do not want the caramel to overheat. Overheating will cause the caramel to harden when cooled. While the turtles are cooling, prepare your chocolate. Melt chocolate wafers in a microwave at 30-second intervals. Once melted, use a spoon to top each turtle with chocolate. Try to completely cover the caramel to prevent oozing and sticking.

pecan halves arranged on a sheet pan to make chocolate turtles

Method Two: Molded Turtles

turtles made with a turtle shaped chocolate mold

Melt chocolate wafers in the microwave in 30-second increments. While your chocolate is melting prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper. Once melted, take your turtle-shaped chocolate mold and fill each cavity halfway. Take the back of your spoon and coat the entire cavity with chocolate as seen below. filling a turtle shaped chocolate mold with melted chocolate

filling a turtle shaped chocolate mold with melted chocolate

filling a turtle shaped chocolate mold with melted chocolate and spreading with spoon

Once each cavity is completely coated take your mold and tap it onto your work surface to eliminate air bubbles. Turn your mold over, gently shake, and allow the access chocolate to pour onto your parchment paper. Take a spatula and wipe away any access chocolate from the top of the mold.

flipped a turtle shaped chocolate mold with melted chocolate to remove access chocolate

flipped a turtle shaped chocolate mold with melted chocolate to remove access chocolate

cleaning access chocolate from the turtle-shaped chocolate mold

Allow your mold to sit for approximately 20 minutes at room temperature to set, or in the fridge for 10 minutes. Remelt your leftover chocolate and add caramel bits and pecan pieces.

the turtle shaped chocolate mold chocolate inside

the turtle shaped chocolate mold chocolate inside

bowl of melted chocolate with caramel bits and pecan pieces being added

Fill each turtle shell with the chocolate, caramel, and pecan mixture. Allow sit at room temperature again until set. Turn your mold over to gently release your turtles.

melted chocolate, caramel, and pecan mixture being spoons into turtle shells