CHOCOLATE TURTLE SAUCE

Chocolate Turtle Sauce image

Making this rich chocolate turtle sauce is a family affair at our house-the kids love to unwrap the caramels! The sauce can be made ahead and frozen. -Marci Cullen, Milton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 9 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups butter, cubed
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine the first seven ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until the caramels are melted and mixture is smooth (do not boil). Reduce heat to low. , With an electric hand mixer on medium speed, beat in vanilla; continue beating for 5 minutes. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool for 30 minutes (sauce will thicken as it cools). Pour into glass or plastic food storage containers; refrigerate. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.