🍬 Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Line a tray with parchment paper. Arrange pecans in small clusters of 3–4 halves each.
2. Melt the caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and heavy cream. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
3. Spoon caramel over each pecan cluster (just enough to cover the center). Let it set for 10–15 minutes.
4. Melt chocolate: Combine chocolate chips and butter (or coconut oil). Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until glossy and smooth.
5. Cover with chocolate: Spoon or drizzle over the caramel layer to coat.
6. Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes, until set. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.

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🎁 Gift Tip

Wrap each cluster in mini cupcake liners, place them in a festive tin or box, and tie with a ribbon — they look gourmet but cost pennies to make!

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Would you like me to give you a white chocolate + caramel swirl version (a pretty twist for gift boxes)?