Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters
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Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters
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These easy Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters are a classic holiday treat. Made with toasted pecans, homemade caramel sauce and chocolate, everyone adores this turtle candy.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon shortening
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Instructions
- In a large skillet, toast the pecans over medium high heart for a few minutes.
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the toasted pecans in groups of 3 leaving about an inch of space between each group. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Cook and stir continuously until it reaches 235-240F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Drizzle about 1/2 tablespoon of caramel over each cluster, set aside.
- Fill a pot about 1/4 of the way with water, and fit with a bowl that won't touch the bottom of the pot to create a double boiler.
- Heat the pot over medium heat.
- After letting it heat up for a few minutes, start to stir the chocolate chips until they are fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the shortening and spoon about 1/2 tablespoon on the top of each cluster.
- Once the chocolate has cooled serve immediately or store in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer of clusters.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
23mg
(1%)
Potassium
72mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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