Ingredients: 1/2 cup (120 ml) water 1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, melted 3 tablespoons (60 ml) sugar 3 tablespoons (30 ml) dark corn syrup Directions:

  1. Combine the water, cornstarch, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Stir in the sugar and corn syrup until well combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the turtle-shaped candies ingredients until well combined. Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until set. Let cool on baking sheet before serving

Homemade Turtle Candies Recipe

I get it – candy recipes can sometimes be a bit daunting! They usually require a lot of precision and determination to get just right… Well, you won’t have to worry about all that with this easy turtle candies recipe. This recipe calls for chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, chewy caramel, and just a dash of coconut oil. Altogether, those ingredients are whipped up with ease to create some of the BEST homemade candies! Store-bought turtle candies are delicious – there’s no denying that. However, this homemade version is much better! The texture, flavor, and all-around satisfaction of biting into one of these candies surpasses any store-bought turtle.

How to Make Turtle Candies

Microwave the caramels in 30-second intervals. Stir in the coconut oil to the melted caramel. Stir in a cup of pecans. Place the crunchy caramel mixtures in small dollops on a prepared baking sheet. Microwave the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals. Spoon the chocolate over the caramel dollops. Sprinkle crushed pecans over the chocolate. Chill and allow to harden.

These perfectly sweet, crunchy, and no-bake turtle candies are the best chocolate and caramel treats you’ll ever try! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!