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.

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