Texas Turtles

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Texas Turtles are decadent caramel and pecan confections coated with chocolate, perfect for sweet tooth gatherings or as a rich homemade treat.

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Ingredients

  • 10 oz. light caramel squares
  • 1/3 stick butter
  • 3 cups pecan halves
  • 1 large milk chocolate bar
  • 1/8 bar paraffin wax

Instructions

  1. Put unwrapped caramel squares and butter in a double boiler; melt together.
  2. Add pecan halves to the melted caramel; remove from heat.
  3. Mold the caramel and pecan mixture into 1-inch patties and lay on buttered aluminum foil to cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

244 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.9g 2% DV
Total Fat 25.6g 33% DV
Carbs 2.7g 1% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11mg
Potassium 49.3mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 77mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 28.5mg 2% DV
Iron 0.1mg 1% DV

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

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