Caramel Chocolate Turtle Bark

This easy 4-ingredient Caramel Chocolate Turtle Bark is a guaranteed holiday hit and a must-try for anyone who loves classic Turtle candies. With a smooth milk chocolate base, gooey melted caramels, and crunchy pecans, every bite delivers the perfect sweet-and-savory balance. A sprinkle of flaky salt enhances the flavors and gives this chocolate pecan bark an even richer, more irresistible taste.

Try my Reese’s peanut butter bark, Turtle copycat Holiday caramel pecan clusters, candied pecans next!

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4-Ingredient Turtle Candy Bark Holiday Recipe

I have always been a big Turtles lover and look forward to getting them in my Christmas stocking. This recipe tastes just like them, perfect to feed a crowd!!

I started making my own caramel Turtle candy at home and it was a such a big hit for gift giving and for a fun treat or Thanksgiving desert, that it’s become a tradition.

Please everyone by making your own homemade simple candy bark recipe ahead of time this year to save time and money.

Ingredients

• Chocolate Chips – 12 ounces of milk chocolate chips for the bark base
• Caramels – 4.25 ounces of soft caramels, I like to use Werhter’s caramels as they work great
• Heavy Cream – or you can use whole milk
• Pecans – chopped
• Salt Flakes – or Kosher salt is optional but it really heightens all the chocolate Turtle flavors

Step by Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Line a baking sheet with wax paper.

STEP TWO – Microwave chocolate chips for 30 second increments, stirring well between each session until mostly melted, then stir until completely melted.

STEP THREE – Spread chocolate onto prepared sheet until about ¼” thick. 

STEP FOUR – Combine the heavy cream and caramel together and microwave for 30 second increments, making sure to stir in between until caramel is smooth and creamy. It may look like there is too much liquid, but it does come together after mixing.

STEP FIVE – Spread caramel over the chocolate. 

STEP SIX – Sprinkle the chopped pecans and salt on top of the caramel.

STEP SEVEN – Allow to set for about 30 minutes. You may want to chill the bark in the fridge or freezer to allow the caramel to set before breaking into pieces.

Storage and Freezing Instructions

Store the pecan bark candy once cooled in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 12 days. Allow the bark to come to room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

To freeze, flash freeze the bark on a baking sheet in the freezer until solid and store in a freezer-safe container or freezer bags for 2 to 3 months.