Start by lightly toasting your pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes. They'll become fragrant, enhancing their nutty flavor. Set them aside to cool.

In a medium saucepan, combine caramels with a splash of water. Melt over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.

On a parchment-lined baking sheet, place rounded spoonfuls of the toasted pecans. Drizzle your silky melted caramel over the pecans, ensuring each cluster gets a generous helping.

Once the caramel has set slightly, melt your chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the caramel clusters.

Let your Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters chill at room temperature or pop them in the fridge for 20-30 minutes until firm and set.

Optional: Sprinkle with a dash of sea salt for an extra touch of flavor!