Macadamia Turtles

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 - 1 lb macadamia nuts
  • 1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 (11 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

Instructions

  1. Cover 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Arrange the macadamia nuts into 24 groups on the cookie sheets.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the caramels with the cream over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth, stirring constantly.
  4. Spoon the caramel mixture over each nut group quickly while still hot (reheat if caramel gets too thick).
  5. In another small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips with the shortening over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth, stirring constantly.
  6. Drizzle the chocolate over the caramel and nuts and let stand until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

551 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.7g 7% DV
Total Fat 46.4g 59% DV
Carbs 31.5g 11% DV
Fiber 0.2g 1% DV
Sugar 15.4g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 75mg 3% DV
Potassium 201.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 47.3mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 103.5mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 62.5mg 5% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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