Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2cupspecan halves
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2(12 ounce) bagschocolate chips
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25individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
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2tablespoonswater
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½cupbutter, softened
Cooking Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Arrange pecans on a baking sheet.
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Bake pecans in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 minutes.
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Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease with butter.
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Combine caramels, water, and butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted and smooth. Fold in pecans.
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Drop caramel mixture by the spoonful onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool and harden.
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Drizzle chocolate over caramel nut clusters. Refrigerate to set, about 1 hour.
Cook’s Note:
You can also melt the chocolate in the microwave, cooking for 1 minute and stirring until smooth.
If desired, after caramel is stiffened some, wearing gloves greased with butter, shape caramel nut clusters into balls.
If desired, you may also freeze turtles then transfer to refrigerator.
TURTLES® is a registered trademark of DeMet’s Candy Company.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe40 | |
Calories162 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g |
15% |
Saturated Fat 5g |
25% |
Cholesterol 7mg |
2% |
Sodium 34mg |
1% |
Total Carbohydrate 16g |
6% |
Dietary Fiber 2g |
5% |
Total Sugars 14g |
|
Protein 2g |
3% |
Vitamin C 0mg |
0% |
Calcium 19mg |
1% |
Iron 1mg |
4% |
Potassium 98mg |
2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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