PUTTIN'-ON-THE-RITZ CANDY

Puttin'-on-the-Ritz Candy image

Enlist the kids to help assemble these fun and tasty turtle-like candies. They make great holiday gifts from the kitchen. -Brenda Amyx, Robert Lee, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
1 cup chopped pecans
36 butter-flavored crackers
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the caramel topping and pecans on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until mixture is thickened. Cool for 5 minutes. Place the crackers on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Spoon 1 teaspoon caramel mixture over each cracker. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the bottom of each cracker in chocolate; shake off excess. Place caramel side down on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.