Category: Desserts - Candies

Turtles     

Ingredients:
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1/8 tsp salt
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 pounds whole pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 Tbsp shortening

Preparation:
In a large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved. Gradually add milk and mix well. Continue cooking until candy thermometer reads 248o (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla until blended. Fold in the pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Chill until firm. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Drizzle over each cluster. Cool.

Date added: 2012-11-18
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