CHOCOLATE TORTOISES

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Have fun making these cute chocolate tortoises. Give them as gifts or put them on a party platter -- unlike their namesakes, they'll go fast!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

48 roasted salted cashews
12 hazelnuts, toasted and loose skins rubbed off
12 soft caramels
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
12 pecans halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. On a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, make 12 clusters by arranging 4 cashews and 1 hazelnut (the cashews will be the tortoises' legs, and the hazelnuts, the heads). With your fingers, gently flatten caramels and place one on top of each cluster.
  • Bake until caramels just begin to melt, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, microwave chocolate in 10-second increments until melted. Dollop 1 teaspoon chocolate onto each caramel and top with a pecan. Refrigerate until chocolate sets, about 30 minutes (or up to 2 days). Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

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