Turtles(Candy)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Decadent caramel and chocolate turtles combine rich flavors and crunchy pecans, making a delightful treat perfect for sharing at parties or as a sweet gift.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Kraft caramels
  • 2 Tbsp. evaporated milk
  • 2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 large Hershey bar
  • 1/4 block paraffin

Instructions

  1. Melt the Kraft caramels in evaporated milk using a double boiler.
  2. Add chopped pecans to the caramel mixture and mix well.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of the caramel-pecan mixture onto a greased cookie sheet and let cool.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the Hershey bar and paraffin together until smooth.
  5. Shape the cooled caramel mixture into balls and dip each into the melted chocolate mixture.
  6. Place the dipped caramel balls on waxed paper to harden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

510 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.3g 13% DV
Total Fat 31.1g 40% DV
Carbs 54.8g 20% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 40.6g 81% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 187mg 8% DV
Potassium 166mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 9.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 188.3mg 14% DV
Iron 2.4mg 14% DV

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

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