Best Christmas Turtles Candies Recipes

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TURTLE CANDIES



Turtle Candies image

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.

CHRISTMAS TURTLES® CANDIES



Christmas Turtles® Candies image

This is an easy recipe for Christmas gifts.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces pecan halves
24 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 teaspoon shortening
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cover cookies sheet with aluminum foil, shiny side exposed. Lightly grease foil with vegetable oil spray.
  • 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.
  • Heat shortening and chocolate chips over low heat just until chocolate is melted. Spread over candies and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 51 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

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