Salted Caramel Pecan Bites
Decadent no-bake salted caramel pecan bites made with toasted pecans, creamy caramel, and a touch of sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty treat.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 20 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pecan halves, lightly toasted
- 20 soft caramel candies or 1 cup soft caramel sauce
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (if using caramel candies)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 cup dark or milk chocolate, melted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Place toasted pecan halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet in pairs.
- In a small saucepan, melt caramel candies with heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. If using caramel sauce, warm gently.
- Spoon a small amount of caramel over each pecan pair to form the base.
- Freeze for 10 minutes until caramel sets slightly.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip each caramel pecan cluster into the melted chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the top.
- Sprinkle lightly with sea salt flakes.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until fully set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use smoked sea salt for added depth.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Substitute walnuts or almonds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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