Best Chocolate Turtles The Candy Recipes

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CHOCOLATE TURTLES® (THE CANDY)



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Chocolate turtles like you buy at the store made in your kitchen.

Provided by AnastasiaLS1

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups pecan halves
2 (12 ounce) bags chocolate chips
25 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
½ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange pecans on a baking sheet.
  • Bake pecans in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease with butter.
  • Combine caramels, water, and butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted and smooth. Fold in pecans.
  • Drop caramel mixture by the spoonful onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool and harden.
  • Drizzle chocolate over caramel nut clusters. Refrigerate to set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 6.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 33.7 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

CHOCOLATE TURTLES



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There's nothing slow about these turtles-they're so rich and delicious they go in a hurry around our house! They also make nice gifts at the holidays for all our "sweet tooth" friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (11 ounces) caramels
1-1/2 tablespoons milk
1 package (6 ounces) pecan halves
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a double boiler or microwave, melt caramels and milk. Stir until smooth. Place pecan halves in groups of three on a greased baking sheet. Spoon melted caramel over pecans (1 scant tablespoon over each cluster). , Refrigerate. Melt chocolate chips and shortening; spread over clusters. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TURTLE CANDIES



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I am a self-taught candy maker through trial and error. These turtles are a favorite of friends and family.-Carole Wiese, New Berlin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound pecan halves, toasted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, chopped

Steps:

  • On waxed paper-lined baking sheets, arrange pecans in small clusters of four to five pecans each. , For caramel, in a small saucepan, combine the milk, corn syrup and sugars. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Working quickly, spoon caramel onto pecan clusters. Let stand until set. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Spoon over caramel. Chill for 10 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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