Pecan Turtles Recipe

Name: Pecan Turtles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided; 1 cup light corn syrup; 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 pounds pecan halves, toasted; 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips; 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 4 teaspoons shortening

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 cup light corn syrup
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 pounds pecan halves, toasted
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons shortening

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Line
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with waxed paper; lightly coat with cooking spray and set aside. Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1 teaspoon butter. Cube remaining butter; place in pan. Add the corn syrup, brown sugar and salt. Cook and stir until sugar is melted.
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Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 248u00b0 (firm-ball stage), about 16 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Gently stir in pecans. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared
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. Refrigerate until firm, about 12 minutes.
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In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over clusters. Chill until firm. Store in the refrigerator.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided, 1 cup light corn syrup, 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pecan Turtles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pecan Turtles

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