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.
Toasted Coconut Toffee Pecan Turtles Candy – Low Carb, Keto, THM S, Sugar-Free
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.
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.
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).
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!
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.
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Ingredients
Toffee Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet or my sweetener
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp caramel extract
Other Ingredients:
- 3.5 oz bar 85% dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
- 36 toasted pecans about 1/2 cup (I toast mine at 400 for 8-10 min until golden and fragrant)
- pinch of sea salt (optional)
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 1/3 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.
Nutrition
Angie says
Can you substitute cashews instead of pecans? Does that change the net carbs.?
Taryn says
Yes. The carbs might change a smidge but not a lot. You could double check with a nutrition calculator.
Carol says
I can’t see the macros? You usually include them which is why I love your recipes!
Taryn says
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. 😉
Sandra says
What is THM the first ingredient?
Taryn says
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
Deanna Paine says
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!
Marijane says
I was thinking of using the silicone muffin cups, too. I think they will come out perfect! Thanks, Taryn, for the recipe.
deborah says
Great idea! I think I’ll use mine too!!!! Thanks! 🙂 <3
Engela Viss says
These are now my new favorite candies! Soo delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Jackie Kenaston says
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!
Gina Shaw says
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!
Taryn says
Thanks! Yes, it is an S. I would say 2 would be ok. I’m not an expert on serving sizes though.
Dolly @ Young Homemakers says
These look like a real treat! Yummy!!!! 😀
Sheryl says
Oh my!!!!
Johnna says
Cannot wait to try these soon!!! They look Amazing!