Pecan Turtles
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1-1/4 hours + chilling
YIELD: about 6 dozen.
I made these "turtle-like" concoctions one Christmas for a sweets exchange. My dad saw them on the counter waiting to be boxed up and couldn't believe I made them. He said they looked like they came from a candy shop. That's the best compliment I've ever received.
-Carrie Burke
Conway, Massachusetts
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
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1 cup light corn syrup
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2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-1/2 pounds pecan halves, toasted
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3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
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3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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4 teaspoons shortening
Directions
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1.
Line baking sheets with waxed paper; lightly coat with cooking spray and set aside. Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1 teaspoon butter. Cube remaining butter; place in pan. Add the corn syrup, brown sugar and salt. Cook and stir until sugar is melted.
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2.
Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage), about 16 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Gently stir in pecans. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 12 minutes.
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3.
In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over clusters. Chill until firm. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
2 candies: 328 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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