Pecan Caramel Turtle Candy Cookies*

* not tested

Ingredients

* 2 cups pecan halves (raw or roasted)

* 1 cup soft caramels

* 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk

* 1 ½ cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

* 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter (optional)

* Sea salt flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Toast pecans (optional): 350°F for 6–8 min, cool.

2. Arrange pecans in clusters of 3–4 on a parchment-lined sheet.

3. Melt caramel with cream; spoon onto pecan clusters and let set 10–15 min.

4. Melt chocolate with coconut oil; spoon over caramel-pecan clusters, sprinkle sea salt if desired.

5. Chill 30–45 min until set. Store in airtight container.

Tips: Use milk/white chocolate for variety, homemade caramel for extra touch, or add crushed pretzels/toffee for crunch.

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