Description
This Turtle Crockpot Candy is a rich and indulgent treat combining toasted pecans, multiple types of melted chocolate, and iconic Rolo candies. Slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot, this candy is easy to make and perfect for gifting or special occasions. Optional sea salt and sprinkles add extra flavor and festivity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 32 ounces pecan halves
- 32 ounces chocolate almond bark, cubed
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 75 Rolo candies, unwrapped
- Sea salt, optional
- Sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place pecans, cubed almond bark, bittersweet chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and salt into a 4 or 6-quart crockpot. Do not stir before cooking.
- Cook on Low: Set the crockpot to low and cook for 1 hour without stirring to allow the ingredients to start melting and combining.
- Stir and Continue Cooking: After 1 hour, stir the mixture thoroughly to blend the melting chocolates and pecans. Continue cooking on low for an additional 45 minutes, stirring again to ensure the chocolate is fully melted.
- Prepare Workspace for Candy: Turn off the crockpot. Lay two long strips of wax paper on a clean, level surface. Arrange the unwrapped Rolo candies about 3 inches apart on the wax paper.
- Assemble Candy: Using a tablespoon, scoop mounds of the chocolate-coated pecan mixture and place them over the top of each Rolo candy. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt and festive sprinkles.
- Set Candy: Allow the candies to cool and set completely before enjoying or packaging them for storage or gifting.
Notes
- If almond bark is unavailable, substitute with white chocolate and add 1 tablespoon of shortening to achieve the right consistency.
- Store the finished candy in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months.
- For holiday variations, use colored sprinkles to add seasonal flair, such as orange and black for Halloween or red and green for Christmas.
- Milk chocolate chips can be used instead of semi-sweet chips for a sweeter, creamier flavor.
- Substitute pecans with any nut of choice, or replace nuts entirely with Chex or Rice Krispies cereal for a different texture.
- Adding 1 cup of craisins to the mix can provide additional flavor and chewiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
