Ingredients for Turtles
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
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How to Make Turtles
- Butter a heavy saucepan. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup packed light brown sugar until well combined.
- Stir in 1/2 cup light corn syrup until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gradually add 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly until all the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
- Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat, using a candy thermometer, until the mixture reaches 235°F (soft-crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Let the caramel cool slightly until it's slightly sticky but still pourable.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Spread 1 cup pecan halves in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 15-20 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool completely.
- Arrange 4 pecan halves in a spoke pattern on a parchment-lined baking sheet to form the turtle's legs, and add one pecan for the head.
- Drop about 1 teaspoon of the cooled caramel mixture into the center of each pecan arrangement.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the caramel to set.
- Melt 12 ounces of your favorite semi-sweet chocolate chips according to package directions. Spoon melted chocolate over the caramel centers, covering the pecans.
- Refrigerate for another 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Carefully flip the turtles over and repeat step 11 to coat the other side with chocolate.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes more before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
575g
Fat
60g
Carbs
58g
