Description
Delicious and easy Turtle Crockpot Candy featuring pecan halves coated in a rich blend of almond bark, bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolates, topped with Rolo candies and optional sea salt and sprinkles. Perfect for holiday treats or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Nut and Chocolate Mixture
- 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 pecan halves, cubed almond bark, bittersweet chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and salt into a 4 or 6-quart crockpot without stirring.
- Cook Low First Hour: Cook on low heat for 1 hour undisturbed to begin melting the chocolates and mixing the flavors.
- Stir and Continue Cooking: After 1 hour, stir the mixture thoroughly and continue cooking on low for an additional 45 minutes, stirring again afterward to ensure all chocolate is completely melted. Then, turn off the slow cooker.
- Prepare Wax Paper and Arrange Rolos: Lay two long strips of wax paper on a clean, level surface, spacing out unwrapped Rolo candies about 3 inches apart.
- Distribute Chocolate-Covered Pecans: Use a tablespoon to scoop mounds of the chocolate-coated pecan mixture over each Rolo candy.
- Add Toppings and Set: Sprinkle sea salt and sprinkles on top if desired. Allow candy to fully set, roughly 2 hours, before enjoying or packaging.
Notes
- If almond bark is unavailable, substitute with white chocolate plus 1 tablespoon of shortening to mimic the texture and melting properties.
- Store Crockpot Candy in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 2 to 3 weeks. It can also be frozen for up to 6 months.
- For festive variations, use holiday-themed colored sprinkles, such as orange and black for Halloween or green and red for Christmas.
- Replace semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate chips for a creamier flavor blend.
- Switch pecans for any preferred nuts or use Chex or Rice Krispies cereals for a nut-free alternative.
- Adding 1 cup of craisins provides additional flavor and texture to the candy.
