Turtle Pretzel Candy Clusters
These Turtle Pretzel Candy Clusters are a perfect sweet and salty treat with crunchy pretzels, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate drizzles.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ghirardelli Dark Melting Wafers rich and smooth
- 24 bite-sized pretzels either square or twist
- 12 baking caramels unwrapped
- 1 teaspoon water
- 24 whole pecans
- ½ cup Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers creamy drizzle
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unwrapped caramels and 1 teaspoon of water. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
- Place bite-sized pretzels evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon a small amount of melted caramel over each pretzel, keeping it contained to hold the pretzels together.
- Place a whole pecan on top of each caramel-covered pretzel, pressing gently to stick.
- Melt the Ghirardelli Dark Melting Wafers in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over each pretzel cluster, covering the caramel and pecan.
- Melt the Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers similarly and drizzle over the clusters for contrast.
- Chill the clusters in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.
- Remove the clusters from the parchment paper and serve.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit pecans or substitute with sunflower seeds.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before the chocolate sets for extra flavor.
- Try different nuts like almonds or walnuts for variation.
- Use milk chocolate or flavored melting wafers for different chocolate drizzles.
- Store clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for up to two weeks.