Chewy Caramel Turtle Bark

Chewy caramel, crunchy pecans and dark chocolate are combined in this simple homemade candy that is far better tasting than any turtle you can buy in the store. I still can't believe how much this tastes like store-bought turtles, only better, because well, dark chocolate makes everything better. (If dark chocolate just isn't your thing, feel free to make this with milk or semi-sweet chocolate instead.) The caramel stays nice and chewy, even straight out of the refrigerator, so consider yourself warned, this is going to call to you at all hours. I highly recommend making this and immediately sharing it with some friends!

I've made this a couple times now and played with the recipe a bit. I'm sharing a recipe for chocolate covered turtle bites as well, because I liked them so much. If you are pressed for time, the bark is very simple and other than the cooking time for the caramel, it comes together with just a few minutes effort. If you're feeling a little more ambitious, cut apart the caramel pecan layer and dip the individual pieces in chocolate to make bite-size turtle candies.

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