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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 50 |
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I am a self-taught candy maker through trial and error. These turtles are a favorite of friends and family.Carole Wiese, New Berlin, Wisconsin Ingredients:
1 pound pecan halves, toasted |
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk |
3/4 cup light corn syrup |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/3 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, chopped |
Directions:
1. On waxed paper-lined baking sheets, arrange pecans in small clusters of four to five pecans each.
2. For caramel, in a small saucepan, combine the milk, corn syrup and sugars. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Working quickly, spoon caramel onto pecan clusters. Let stand until set.
3. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Spoon over caramel. Chill for 10 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 4 dozen.
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