Ice Cream Turtle Recipe

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I found this recipe in an old magazine and thought it would be perfect to make for my grandson's birthday. It was so cute and my grandson loved it.—Joanne Wright, Niles, Michigan

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Ice Cream Turtle Recipe

Prep: 45 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

3 chocolate-covered coconut candy bars (1-3/4 ounces each)
12 vanilla or white chips
6 ice cream waffle bowls
6 scoops ice cream of your choice
24 pecan halves
2 chocolate licorice twists, cut into thirds

Directions

Cut a third off each candy piece, reserving large ends for turtle heads (save small ends for another use). Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; fill with frosting. On each turtle head, secure two vanilla chips with frosting to resemble eyes. Pipe a dot in the center of each chip for pupil; pipe frosting over top of chips for eyelids. Pipe a turtle shell pattern onto waffle bowls; set aside.
Place a scoop of ice cream on each serving plate. Working quickly, position four pecan halves around each scoop for feet; press slightly to secure.
Press a licorice piece into ice cream for tail. Place waffle bowl over ice cream, making sure feet and tail show. Position head at opposite end of tail. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 desserts.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 304 calories, 16 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 88 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Ice Cream Turtle in Country Woman May/June 2005, p24