pecan caramel turtles

Name: Pecan Caramel Turtles
Ingredients: 4 ounce(s) pecan halves; 24 - unwrapped kraft caramels; 1 teaspoon(s) shortening; 1 cup(s) semi sweet chocolate chips

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Kathleen Riemer

Kenosha, WI

Updated on Sep 13, 2013

These pecan caramel turtles are an absolute treat. You can make this as a gift or a pot luck.

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Ingredients

4 ounces pecan halves
24 - unwrapped kraft caramels
1 teaspoon shortening
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

How To Make pecan caramel turtles

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

Cover cookies sheet with aluminum foil, shiny side exposed. Lightly grease foil with vegetable oil spray.
Step 3

Place 3 pecan halves in a Y shape on the foil. Place 1 caramel candy in the center of each Y. Bake just until caramel is melted, about 9 to 10 minutes.
Step 4

Heat shortening and chocolate chips over low heat just until chocolate is melted. Spread over candies and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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