turtle candy

Name: Turtle Candy
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz) package(s) caramels; 2 tablespoon(s) heavy cream; 1 cup(s) pecan halves, salted; 1 pound(s) milk chocolate (ambrosia dipping chocolate) or; 16 (1 oz) ounce(s) squares, semi-sweet chocolate

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Lynn Huntley

Appleton, WI

Updated on Dec 22, 2012

I make these wonderful Turtle Candies every year for the Holidays! Enjoy!

Rate

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 1 Hr

method Blend

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 (8 oz) package caramels
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup pecan halves, salted
1 pound milk chocolate (ambrosia dipping chocolate) or
16 (1 oz) ounces squares, semi-sweet chocolate

How To Make turtle candy

Step 1

In the top of a double boiler over hot water. Melt caramels in heavy cream. Stir until smooth.

Step 2

Arrange pecan halves in groups of 4-5 on a greased waxed paper. Spoon caramel mixture into a small mound in the middle of nuts. The caramel should partially cover the nuts to keep them in place. Let stand until caramel is hard.
Step 3

In top of a double boiler over hot water, melt chocolate, stir gently.
Step 4

Using a small spoon, coat caramel with melted chocolate. Refrigerate for 30 mins or until chocolate is firm. Store in air tight container.
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