Turtle Chocolate Candy
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Turtle Chocolate Candy
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This Turtle Chocolate Candy is a decadent chocolate caramel pecan treat. They are simple to make and taste like chocolate caramels from an expensive candy store.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- Dash of Salt
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cup pecan pieces
- 2 pounds milk chocolate (I like the Ghirardelli baking chocolates)
Instructions
- In a medium sized sauce pan, put together butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt and bring to a boil. Add sweetened condensed milk, stir constantly to blend.
- Boil 15-20 min or so stirring every once in a while (and only stirring on the bottom, don't scrape the sides) until caramel reaches about 235-240 degrees.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into a greased 9x13 glass baking dish and sprinkle pecans over the top.
- Cool for about 30 min, cover with plastic wrap, and then place in refrigerator until ready to roll and dip. When caramel is cooled and easy to handle, cut into 1/2 - 1" squares and roll into balls (should make about 60+ balls)
- Break chocolate into pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time at 30-40% power, stirring each time.
- Remove caramel balls from fridge and dip in melted chocolate.
- Place dipped chocolates on the wax paper and leave at room temperature until chocolate is set. (Do not refrigerate, it will ruin the chocolate).
- If you are not eating immediately, place set up chocolates in an airtight container lined with wax paper until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Keep in mind, you will need a candy thermometer for this recipe!
- For dipping chocolate: get a plastic fork and break off the two center prongs. This will make it easier to place the chocolates on the wax paper. To dip, place a chocolate ball gently on top of the prongs. Dip into the chocolate until the entire ball is covered in chocolate. Lift the ball out of the chocolate and lightly tap the fork on the side of the bowl, making any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
- Place dipped chocolate turtle candy on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Let the chocolate set up on the baking sheet at room temperature. Do not speed up the process by placing in the fridge or freezer. The humidity in the refrigerator will ruin the chocolate.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
74mg
(3%)
Potassium
191mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
201IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 201IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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