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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Candies » Toasted Coconut Toffee Pecan Turtles Candy

    Toasted Coconut Toffee Pecan Turtles Candy

    Gluten & Grain Free RecipesSugar Free RecipesTrim Healthy Mama Recipes

    Published: Apr 5, 2016 by Taryn

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    My Toasted Coconut Toffee Pecan Turtles Candy has a myriad of flavors packed into every bite. Toasted pecans, toasted pecans, rich toffee, and dark chocolate combine for the perfect bite.

    two halves of a toasted coconut toffee pecan turtle candy leaning on each other

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    I'm on a candy making kick. One of my mom's favorites is pecan turtles so I wanted to try this recipe out for her. I am so happy I made homemade turtles for her. And me.

    pile of three toasted coconut toffee pecan turtle candy

    This recipe is really pretty simple. The only thing you are cooking is the toffee and then you just layer the ingredients. If you aren't a coconut fan you can leave the coconut out but the toasted coconut flakes I use add a nice texture and flavor to the candies.

    melted chocolate shaped in circles lined on a sheet pan surrounded by ingredients for toasted coconut toffee pecan turtles

    I discovered Let's Do Organics Toasted Coconut about a month ago and I love it. It is much cheaper than the toasted coconut chips you can find in most stores lately and the only ingredient is coconut. I know I could toast my own coconut flakes but convenience is nice (and coconut flakes can burn easily).

    chocolate base for turtle candies topped with pecans lined on a sheet pan

    This recipe has a few steps to layer the turtles candy but it is very simple. A layer of chocolate, pecans, a blob of coconut toffee, and then more melted chocolate. Enjoy!

    toasted coconut toffee pecan turtle candies lined on a sheet pan before being covered in chocolate

    If you'd like to make the pecans stick out to look more like little turtles go for it. I wanted these more for the taste than the cute factor.

    toasted coconut toffee pecan turtle candies lined on a sheet pan topped with melted chocolate

     

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    two halves of a toasted coconut toffee pecan turtle candy leaning on each other

    Toasted Coconut Toffee Pecan Turtles

    My Toasted Coconut Toffee Pecan Turtles Candy has a myriad of flavors packed into every bite. Toasted pecans, toasted pecans, rich toffee, and dark chocolate combine for the perfect bite.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 115
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    Toffee Ingredients:

    • ½ cup Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 3 tablespoon cream cheese
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ teaspoon caramel extract

    Other Ingredients:

    • 3.5 oz bar 85% dark chocolate
    • ½ cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
    • 36 toasted pecans about ½ cup (I toast mine at 400 for 8-10 min until golden and fragrant)
    • pinch of sea salt (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Combine the butter and sweetener in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Cook until light brown and thickened. Remove from the heat.
    • Stir in the extracts and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is thoroughly incorporated. Stir in the toasted coconut and set aside to cool and thicken.
    • Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Using about ⅓ of the chocolate spoon 12 circles onto the wax paper and spread them to about 1.5" in diameter. Press 3 pecans into the top of each.
    • Once the toffee is room temperature you can divide it among the candies. Spoon the rest of the chocolate on top and sprinkle with the sea salt, if using. Put them in the fridge to set.

    Notes

    Notes on Sweeteners: 
    I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.
    To sub in Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit use 1.5 times the amount of sweetener called for. 
     
    To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.
     
    Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 115 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Marva says

      August 05, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      Hi! You have great desserts! I printed this a few years back and finally made them today! So good! I had chopped pecans so just stirred them into the toffee mixture. I also used 2 of the small bars from an Aldi's Moser 85% Chocolate packet. Thanks so much!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Brandy says

      February 12, 2020 at 9:13 am

      These candies are absolutely delicious I have my second batch waiting for later today!! Perfect time for Valentine’s
      Day!

      I just love this website! I have made a ton of these recipes and every one is so good!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Meeghan De Cagna says

      February 10, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      These look fantastic, can you use Swerve instead?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 10, 2020 at 10:02 pm

        I have not tried swerve in my candy recipes so I'm not sure, sorry! If you find a toffee that does use swerve you can use that with my toppings.

        Reply
    4. Angie says

      April 24, 2019 at 8:24 pm

      Can you substitute cashews instead of pecans? Does that change the net carbs.?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        April 24, 2019 at 10:42 pm

        Yes. The carbs might change a smidge but not a lot. You could double check with a nutrition calculator.

        Reply
    5. Carol says

      March 20, 2018 at 9:18 pm

      I can't see the macros? You usually include them which is why I love your recipes!

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 20, 2018 at 9:25 pm

        Fixed! I'm in the process of converting all my recipes to a new recipe plugin (not my favorite blogging task) so if you need nutrition facts for one just let me know and I'll bump it to the top of the list. 😉

        Reply
    6. Sandra says

      August 16, 2017 at 1:08 am

      What is THM the first ingredient?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        August 16, 2017 at 4:54 pm

        It is a trim healthy mama brand sweetener called gentle sweet. It is a blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia. You can also mix your own with my recipe here: http://www.joyfilledeats.com/sweetener

        Reply
    7. Deanna Paine says

      December 07, 2016 at 1:13 am

      Mmm! I can't wait to make these! I think I'll make them in my little silicone muffin cups. Thank you for making it possible to have delicious Turtle Candy without going off-plan! You are a dear!

      Reply
      • Marijane says

        July 26, 2017 at 10:45 pm

        I was thinking of using the silicone muffin cups, too. I think they will come out perfect! Thanks, Taryn, for the recipe.

        Reply
      • deborah says

        August 12, 2018 at 8:21 pm

        Great idea! I think I'll use mine too!!!! Thanks! 🙂 <35 stars

        Reply
    8. Engela Viss says

      December 06, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      These are now my new favorite candies! Soo delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Jackie Kenaston says

      December 03, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      Making these AGAIN for another event, this time a bridal shower!!! They were such a hit at a lovely widows retreat where my "assignment" was thm desserts back in Sept in another state. I cannot exclaim highly enough about these! I only like rave reviews when I take a treat for others, especially when it's thm compatible.....people (skeptics!!) can't believe these are sugar free! The ONLY problem (and I'm teasing!) is that they make MORE work for me because they are highly enjoyed and requested!!! Ha! I originally posted my delight about these on a local NC trimhealthy post and found out I was giving credit to the wrong person ( a young friend named Joy), so I've righted that mistake. I'm eager to try some others of yours...if they are anything like this one I'll be singing your praises again! Thanks so much!5 stars

      Reply
    10. Gina Shaw says

      June 04, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Wow! Looks like a great recipe; I'm hoping to try it! Do you know if this would be a THM "S"? Also, do you know how many of these would be an appropriate THM dessert? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        June 04, 2016 at 1:15 pm

        Thanks! Yes, it is an S. I would say 2 would be ok. I'm not an expert on serving sizes though.

        Reply
    11. Dolly @ Young Homemakers says

      April 01, 2016 at 7:00 am

      These look like a real treat! Yummy!!!! 😀

      Reply
    12. Sheryl says

      March 31, 2016 at 2:45 am

      Oh my!!!!

      Reply
    13. Johnna says

      March 30, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      Cannot wait to try these soon!!! They look Amazing!

      Reply

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