CHOCOLATE PECAN CANDIES

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When Robert Watness of Greenwood, Indiana gives candy on Valentine's Day, he's sure to include his homemade version of Turtles. "This easy candy has brought many compliments," he says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 pound pecan halves
75 caramels
3 tablespoons milk
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, melted

Steps:

  • On waxed paper, place pecan halves in pairs 2 in. apart. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir the caramels and milk until melted. Pour about 2 teaspoons of caramel mixture over each pair of pecans. Let stand until set., With buttered fingers, shape pecan clusters into balls. Dip in candy coating. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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