Description
This Turtle Crockpot Candy recipe combines the richness of pecans, smooth almond bark, bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolates, and classic Rolo candies to create a decadent, easy-to-make treat. Cooked slowly in a crockpot, this candy offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with optional sprinkles for a festive touch. Ideal for gifting or enjoying as a delightful snack, it sets beautifully for a satisfying crunch and gooey chocolate experience.
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
- Prepare the Crockpot: Add pecans, chocolate almond bark, bittersweet chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and salt into a 4 or 6-quart crockpot without stirring.
- Cook on Low: Cook the ingredients on low heat for 1 hour without stirring to gently melt the chocolates.
- Stir and Continue Cooking: After 1 hour, stir all the ingredients together thoroughly and cook on low for an additional 45 minutes, stirring again to ensure everything is fully melted and combined. Turn off the slow cooker.
- Prepare Candy Base: Lay two long strips of wax paper on a clean and level surface and place the unwrapped Rolo candies about 3 inches apart on the paper.
- Assemble the Candy: Use a tablespoon to scoop the chocolate-coated pecan mixture over each Rolo candy, covering it completely. Sprinkle sea salt and sprinkles on top if desired for extra flavor and decoration.
- Set the Candy: Allow the candy to fully set at room temperature for about 2 hours or until firm before serving or packaging.
Notes
- If almond bark is unavailable, substitute with white chocolate and add 1 tablespoon of shortening to achieve similar texture.
- Crockpot candy can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks or frozen for up to 6 months.
- Use colored sprinkles seasonally to make the candy festive, such as orange and black for Halloween or green and red for Christmas.
- Milk chocolate chips can replace semi-sweet chocolate chips for a sweeter variation; milk and dark chocolates blend well.
- Swap pecans for any preferred nuts or use Chex or Rice Krispies for a nut-free option.
- Add a cup of dried cranberries (craisins) to the mix for additional flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
