Puttin'-on-the-Ritz Candy |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Enlist the kids to help assemble these fun and tasty turtle-like candies. They make great holiday gifts from the kitchen. Brenda Amyx, Robert Lee, Texas Ingredients:
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping |
1 cup chopped pecans |
36 butter-flavored crackers |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
1 tablespoon shortening |
Directions:
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the caramel topping and pecans on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until mixture is thickened. Cool for 5 minutes. Place the crackers on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Spoon 1 teaspoon caramel mixture over each cracker. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the bottom of each cracker in chocolate; shake off excess. Place caramel side down on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 dozen.
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