👩🍳 Instructions
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Melt the Chocolate
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Add almond bark chunks, semi-sweet chips, and milk chocolate chips to your slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour (don’t stir until the hour is up).
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Stir in Pecans
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After 1 hour, stir until smooth and fully melted.
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Mix in pecan halves until coated. Cover again and cook on LOW for 15 more minutes.
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Prepare the Muffin Tins
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Line muffin tins with paper liners.
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Place one caramel candy in the center of each liner.
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Assemble the Turtles
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Spoon warm chocolate-pecan mixture (about ¼ cup each) over each caramel, covering completely.
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Set the Candies
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Cool at room temp until firm, or refrigerate for 30–45 minutes for quicker setting.
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Serve & Store
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Remove from liners and enjoy! Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
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💡 Tips for Success
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Go Low & Slow → Never cook chocolate on high or it may scorch.
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Shortcut Version → Swap individual caramels with Rolo candies for an easy caramel-chocolate combo.
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Scoop Neatly → Lightly grease your cookie scoop or spoon with cooking spray for cleaner drops.
⏱ 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. 🎁✨
