Turtle Bark-Chocolate, Pecans and Caramel all come together in this easy to make Bark.
I love a good Turtle. Chocolate, soft caramel, pecans. Just the perfect combination. I’ve made them a few times but it takes time, especially when you’re making homemade caramels as the base. The results are worth every minute of time spent but sometimes, you just don’t have a ton of time to make candy.
I had bought these Caramel Bits at the store before Halloween, thinking I’d make caramel apples. Well I never got around to it.
Then I made my Fried Pecans. Pecans, Caramel, caramel, pecans…the only thing missing is chocolate and then I’ve got turtles.
I’ll tell you a little secret, I can make caramel from scratch but melting caramel in the microwave…lets just say, it can take days to soak burnt caramel out of that glass bowl. I have to do it over the stove, in a double boiler. Slow and controlled. The same with melting chocolate.
As I’m getting everything out I have one of those light bulb moments. I don’t need to melt the caramel, these caramel bits are so soft, why not just make some bark? In less than 10 minutes, I was setting my bark in the refrigerator to set. An hour after that, I was eating it. Every bite was a perfect combination of pecan, caramel and chocolate.
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Turtle Bark
Turtle Bark
Ingredients
- 1 package chocolate almond bark or candy melts
- 1 tablespoon shortening (if needed)
- 1 package Caramel bits
- 1 1/2 cups Fried pecans (or plain pecans will work too)
Instructions
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, according to package directions add shortening if chocolate seems thick. Add in caramel bits and pecans, stir just to coat. Pour out onto cookie sheet, spread to desired thickness. Let chocolate set at room temperature or to speed it up, place in refrigerator until set. Cut to desired size bars. Store in airtight container.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
Anita at Hungry Couple says
Yum and extra yum!!
Elaine says
How easy! And delish!! I love those caramel bits…I add them to just about everything!
Joan Hayes says
I had to buy an extra bag to nibble on, they are so fresh!
Katie Adams says
Oh my! These look amazing! Thanks for sharing your recipe
The Better Baker says
Brilliant idea! These look mouth watering and I would sooo enjoy the whole stack. =)
Joan Hayes says
hehe, my hubby did enjoy the whole stack! I had to make more!
Kim Bee says
Okay I am packing my bags and moving in with immediately. THIS is true love. Has nothing to do with the turtle bark.
I love this recipe. I need to try this asap.
Patty says
Wow, your turtle bark looks good, I like the idea of gifting a few packages of this for the holidays;-)
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
WOW! These are amazing!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
Turtle Bark?? You really do think of everything. Fannie May turtles are one of my favorite gifts to buy. I should make your turtle bark instead!
Cara Peace says
Brilliant idea! I might have to make some of this soon!
The Cooking Actress says
This turtle bark looks like it can inspire a lot of cravings! And like it’d be a great Christmas gift!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Gimme, gimme! This bark looks fantastic and is so so so brilliant. Love how easy it is for holiday gift baskets!
Joan Hayes says
Hayley, I’d share with you if there was even a crumb left but the hubby found it and then it was gone in a flash!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
Turtles are always around for our holiday celebrations – this bark looks amazing!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Yum, this bark looks incredible! A perfect holiday gift!
Marjorie (Sugar for the Brain) says
Oh yum! Wish I could eat them right now! Adding it to my To Do List 😀
Printabelle says
What a genius way to use the caramel bits! This would make such a great gift idea, thanks for sharing!
Magic of Spice says
Oh wow! I just love these beauties…delightful!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
i hope you deliver! the bark looks amazing Joan! I don’t think I’ve seen those caramel bites around here, darn! I had to buy a house in this neck of the woods
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Totally genius Joan! LOVE turtles. This bark is fabulous!
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion says
Yum, that looks delicious!
Jocelyn says
Oh yum!!! I just love those caramel bits too…I find myself throwing them into everything:-)