turtle candy
(2 ratings)
I make these wonderful Turtle Candies every year for the Holidays! Enjoy!
(2 ratings)
yield
12 serving(s)
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
1 Hr
method
Blend
Ingredients For turtle candy
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1 (8 oz) pkgcaramels
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2 Tbspheavy cream
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1 cpecan halves, salted
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1 lbmilk chocolate (ambrosia dipping chocolate) or
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16 (1 oz) ozsquares, semi-sweet chocolate
How To Make turtle candy
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1In the top of a double boiler over hot water. Melt caramels in heavy cream. Stir until smooth.
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2Arrange pecan halves in groups of 4-5 on a greased waxed paper. Spoon caramel mixture into a small mound in the middle of nuts. The caramel should partially cover the nuts to keep them in place. Let stand until caramel is hard.
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3In top of a double boiler over hot water, melt chocolate, stir gently.
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4Using a small spoon, coat caramel with melted chocolate. Refrigerate for 30 mins or until chocolate is firm. Store in air tight container.
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