Description
Delicious and easy Turtle Crockpot Candy combines pecans, chocolate, and Rolo candies melted together in a slow cooker for a gooey, sweet treat perfect for holidays or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Prepare Crockpot Ingredients: Add the pecans, cubed almond bark, bittersweet chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and salt into a 4 or 6-quart crockpot. Do not stir them together yet.
- First Melt: Cook on low for 1 hour to begin softening and melting the chocolate and nuts without stirring.
- Stir and Continue Cooking: After 1 hour, stir the mixture thoroughly to combine. Continue cooking on low for an additional 45 minutes, stirring again at the end to ensure everything is fully melted and incorporated. Then, turn off the slow cooker.
- Prepare Wax Paper and Rolo Base: Lay two long strips of wax paper on a clean, flat surface. Place unwrapped Rolo candies about 3 inches apart on the wax paper strips.
- Assemble Candies: Using a tablespoon, scoop mounds of the chocolate-coated pecan mixture and place them over each Rolo candy. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt and decorative sprinkles to enhance flavor and appearance.
- Set and Serve: Allow the candy to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate until firm before enjoying or packaging.
Notes
- If almond bark is unavailable, substitute with white chocolate and add 1 tablespoon of shortening for texture.
- Store Crockpot Candy in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 2 to 3 weeks. For longer storage, freeze for up to 6 months.
- To make the candy festive, use colored sprinkles appropriate for holidays such as orange and black for Halloween or green and red for Christmas.
- Milk chocolate chips can be used instead of semi-sweet for a different flavor blend.
- Swap pecans for other nuts or avoid nuts by adding cereals like Chex or Rice Krispies.
- Adding a cup of craisins adds delightful flavor and texture to the mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
