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Chocolate Turtles Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c pecan halves
1 1/3 c whipping cream
1 c sugar
1/2 c light corn syrup
1/3 c milk
1/4 c butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
12 oz. bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate
Directions:
Directions:
Butter 2 large nonstick cookie sheets. On prepared sheets, arrange pecan halves in clusters, resembling turtles. Combine cream, sugar, corn syrup, milk and butter in heavy saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Clip candy thermometer onto side of pan. Increase heat to high heat and boil without stirring, about 15 minutes, until mixture turns golden, bubbles quickly and thermometer registers 234 degrees, swirling pan occasionally. Remove mixture from heat. Stir in vanilla. Immediately drip 1 T caramel mixture on center of each pecan cluster. Cool slightly.

Stir chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water until melted. Drizzle 1 T chocolate over each candy, Chill until chocolate sets, about 30 minutes, Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
About 24 pieces

 

 

 

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