Delicious turtle candy made with pecans, caramel, and melted chocolate. Easy to make and package into small cellophane bags or jars for Christmas gifts!
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 4 ounces pecan halves
- 24 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
Directions
Step 1
Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
Step 2
Arrange 3 pecan halves in a "Y" shape on the prepared cookie sheet. Place 1 caramel candy in the center of the "Y". Repeat with remaining pecans and caramels.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven just until caramel is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, heat chocolate chips and shortening in a saucepan over low heat until chocolate is melted.
Step 5
Spoon chocolate over candies and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 213 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat4g | 19% |
Cholesterol1mg | 0% |
Sodium51mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate26g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars21g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium39mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium133mg | 3% |
*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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