1. Gather your ingredients, ensuring you have everything ready for a smooth cooking process.
2. Toast the pecans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant. Cool to room temperature.
3. Prepare the caramel: Melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, then stir in caramel until smooth and creamy. Add the toasted pecans and mix until evenly coated.
4. Form clusters: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and use a spoon to drop bite-sized clusters of the pecan-caramel mixture onto the sheet, spacing them well apart.
5. Melt the chocolate: Use a microwave or double boiler to melt your choice of milk or dark chocolate. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
6. Coat the clusters with chocolate: Drizzle or spoon melted chocolate generously over each cluster, ensuring they are covered. Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
7. Serve your Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters or store them in an airtight container for later enjoyment.