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These Pecan Turtles are quick, easy and elegant. They are the perfect mix of sweet and salty and make a great thank you or neighbor gift! With only 3 ingredients, it’s hard to mess these up!

 

 

Have you ever wondered where the name turtle came from, when combining pecans, caramels and chocolate?

I sure have.

I’m a huge fan of all things turtle but could never understand the name.

Caramels, pecans and chocolate have nothing to do with a turtle.

Other than the obvious they don’t eat any of them.

So where did the name come from and why did it stick?

 

 

In 1918 dipping pecans in chocolate was a common candy.

However it wasn’t until a salesman walked into the dipping room of Johnson’s Candy Company and showed one of the dippers a new creation he had come up with.

It was this unnamed dipper who said that the candy looked like a turtle.

The name stuck!

Sadly, the name of the dipper who coined the term Turtle for all things caramel, pecan and chocolate is not named.

 

 

And thus their story is unknown.

I for one, think that person deserves a royalty from all the sales of the traditional turtle candy!  

However there is no documentation of that ever happening.

All of this was unknown to me until recently.

It wasn’t until I made these classic Pecan Turtles that it hit me as to why they are called candy Turtles.

I’m sure if I dipped the entire Turtle candy in chocolate, it would resemble a turtle on top.

 

 

However, it was most obvious when I flipped the turtle over and looked at the bottom that the image of a turtle jumped out at me.

However, here’s the kicker. 

I’ve seen a LOT of candy Turtle recipes on social media.

Sadly, most just use three pecans.

I suspect it’s for ease but they look odd to me.

Turtles have two arms, two legs and a head!  

 

 

Thus needing five pecans.

So please don’t short change the turtle!  Give him 2 arms, 2 legs and a head!  

Tails are optional and perhaps you can shape one out of caramel or chocolate – IF you have the time!

Now that you know the history of the candy Turtle, I should admit right now that I am addicted to all things “turtle” related.

Not the animal turtle, but the turtle treat.

Chocolate, caramel and pecans all mixed together to form a tasty sweet treat is a weakness of mine!

 

 

If you don’t believe me, this is the 4th turtle based recipe on this website.

It’s also the most authentic in terms of an actual Pecan Turtle chocolate.

The others are variations of the basic idea of a Pecan Turtle but made completely different.

You should really go check those other recipes out (links to them are under the recipe) as I think you’ll like them as much as I do!

The problem with the Pecan Turtle in my house is that I’m not the only person who likes these.

Normally this isn’t a problem.

 

 

Typically when I’m the only person who likes something I give away the extras to prevent myself from eating them all and gaining weight.

Not with these though.

These are consumed by others in my house.

Which means that I can’t get rid of them, leading me to CONSTANTLY snack on them because I can’t seem to stop myself.

Which then puts me in the most delicious sugar coma ever.

If I had any viable will power, or ability to resist these Pecan Turtles, keeping them in the house wouldn’t be a problem.

 

 

The problem is ME!

This then leads me to tell you that because I have no will power, I don’t make these very often.

These are an easy special occasion treat in my house.

A quick and easy, yet elegant, thank you gift for friends, neighbors or teachers.

They are something I might make over the holidays for a cookie exchange or to have out for when company comes over.

I do not however tend to make these for just me because of my lack of control.

 

 

It’s as easy as that.

Now if you are the type of person who when stopping at a candy shop always buys a turtle, then you should try this recipe.

It’s easy make these from home and you’ll save yourself TONS of money.

Plus they really do taste amazing.

It’s everything a Pecan Turtle should be with the sweet meets salty combination that you too will find yourself unable to stop eating them!

Give these quick and easy Pecan Turtles a try and let me know what you think!

 

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