Turtle Pretzel Candy Clusters made with Ghirardelli Dark and White Melting Wafers are a combination you won’t want to miss. Caramel, pecans, and salty pretzels combine into small bites of pure happiness.
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 24clusters
Ingredients
1cupGhirardelli Dark Melting Wafers
24bite sized pretzelssquare or twists
12baking caramelsunwrapped
1teaspoonwater
24whole pecans
⅓cupGhirardelli White Melting Wafers
Instructions
1. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper and set aside.
2. Melt Ghirardelli Dark Melting Wafers according to package directions. Using a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop 1 teaspoon of melted dark melting wafers onto prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining melted dark melting wafers until you have 24 small circles.
3. Gently place one pretzel on top of each circle of melted candy. Chill until firm. Remove from refrigerator.
4. Place unwrapped caramels and 1 teaspoon of water in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds or until caramel is melted. Stir and allow to cool for 30 seconds. Using a 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop 1/4 teaspoon amounts of melted caramel on top of each pretzel. Top each cluster with one whole pecan. Chill until firm.
5. Melt Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers according to package directions. Transfer to a zip top bag and cut off a very small amount of one corner of the bag, creating a piping bag. Drizzle melted white wafers over the clusters. Allow to set or chill until firm.
Notes
Store clusters in a cool, dry place.Dark and White Melting Wafers can be reversed for added fun!