Vegan Salted Caramel Turtles
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Recipe type: Vegan, Dessert
Serves: 14-16
 
Ingredients
  • CHOCOLATE
  • ½ c. coconut oil
  • ½ c. cacao powder
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • SALTED CARAMEL
  • ¾ c. dates
  • 6 tbsp. coconut milk + extra if needed
  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp. caramel extract (optional)
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • TO ASSEMBLE
  • ½ c. Pecans, toasted
Instructions
  1. Toast pecans in oven on a baking sheet for 5 minutes in a 350F oven, or until aromatic.
  2. Line a tray with mini cupcake liners. Put 1-2 toasted pecans in each liner.
  3. For the caramel, add all the ingredients in a food processor and mix until smooth. Add more coconut milk as needed to reach a paste consistency.
  4. In a separate medium mixing bowl, add in all the chocolate ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  5. Spoon in caramel into each mini cupcake liner on top of the pecans, then top it off with a spoonful of the chocolate mixture.
  6. Let them set in freezer for 15-20 minutes before eating. Store in freezer.
Recipe by Radiant Rachels at https://radiantrachels.com/vegan-salted-caramel-turtles/