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Turtle Pretzels Recipe

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15 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 tablespoon water
1 package (10 ounces) pretzel rods
8 ounces German sweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate
2 teaspoons shortening
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions

In a double boiler, melt caramels in water. Dip half of each pretzel into the hot caramel. Place on a greased sheet of foil to cool.
In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip caramel-coated end of pretzels into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; sprinkle with nuts. Return to foil to cool. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 304 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 311 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Turtle Pretzels published in Country Woman November/December 1993, p35