Easy Turtle Treats

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 2 -On a baking sheet, place the pecan halves in a single layer.

Step 3 -Toast the pecans, shaking the pan once halfway through, until they're lightly toasted, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 4 -Transfer the pecans to a plate to cool.

Step 5 -Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 6 -Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7 -Top each of the pretzels with one of the unwrapped caramels.

Step 8 -Bake the pretzels until the caramels are softened but not melting, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 9 -Transfer the baking sheet from the oven.

Step 10 -Gently press 1 of the toasted pecan halves into each of the softened caramels just enough so the caramel fills the spaces in the pretzel.

Step 11 -Set the pretzels aside to cool completely.

Step 12 -Melt the chocolate, either in a double boiler or in a microwave.

Step 13 -Transfer the cooled pretzel caramels from the baking sheet.

Step 14 -Dollop 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls of the melted chocolate all over the baking sheet.

Step 15 -Lightly place each pretzel onto the middle of each chocolate dollop, making sure they are centered, and press down gently.

Step 16 -Allow the turtle treats to cool completely.

Step 17 -Serve.