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5-Ingredient Salted Caramel Pretzel Turtles

Crunchy pretzels topped with gooey caramel, pecans, melted chocolate, and flaky sea salt for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 25 pieces
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy Base
  • 50 mini pretzel twists
  • 25 soft caramel candies unwrapped
  • 50 pecan halves
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Arrange pretzels and top each with caramel candy.
  3. Bake 4–5 minutes until caramel softens.
  4. Press pecan halves into softened caramel.
  5. Melt chocolate and spoon over each cluster.
  6. Sprinkle with sea salt and let set until firm.

Notes

Store in airtight container and avoid overheating caramel to prevent spreading.