Easy Crockpot Turtles

Decadent, chocolatey, nutty, and caramel-filled—these Crockpot Turtles are a foolproof treat that looks fancy but couldn’t be simpler. The slow cooker does the work of melting the chocolate while you just layer and scoop. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or anytime your sweet tooth calls!

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📝 Ingredients

• 4 cups pecan halves

• 1 (14 oz) bag Kraft caramels, unwrapped

• 1 (20 oz) package vanilla almond bark, broken into chunks

• 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 (6 oz) bag milk chocolate chips

Equipment:

• 4–6 quart slow cooker

• 2 standard 12-cup muffin tins

• 24 paper muffin liners

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Instructions

1. Melt the Chocolate

   • Add almond bark chunks, semi-sweet chips, and milk chocolate chips to your slow cooker.

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour (don’t stir until the hour is up).

2. Stir in Pecans

   • After 1 hour, stir until smooth and fully melted.

   • Mix in pecan halves until coated. Cover again and cook on LOW for 15 more minutes.

3. Prepare the Muffin Tins

   • Line muffin tins with paper liners.

   • Place one caramel candy in the center of each liner.

4. Assemble the Turtles

   • Spoon warm chocolate-pecan mixture (about ¼ cup each) over each caramel, covering completely.

5. Set the Candies

   • Cool at room temp until firm, or refrigerate for 30–45 minutes for quicker setting.

6. Serve & Store

   • Remove from liners and enjoy! Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

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💡 Tips for Success

• Go Low & Slow → Never cook chocolate on high or it may scorch.

• Shortcut Version → Swap individual caramels with Rolo candies for an easy caramel-chocolate combo.

• Scoop Neatly → Lightly grease your cookie scoop or spoon with cooking spray for cleaner drops.

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⏱ Hands-On Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min | Yields: ~24 candies

These little turtles are perfect for Christmas cookie trays, bake sales, or gifting in pretty boxes. 🎁✨