Walnut Turtles

1. 1

   Cover baking sheet with waxed paper.

2. 2

   Cut walnut halves into large pieces and arrange into 28 to 30 clusters, spaced 1-inch apart.

3. 3

   Put caramels and butter in top of double boiler.

4. 4

   Set over hot water until caramels are melted, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Remove from heat; add vanilla and stir until butter, vanilla and caramels are thoroughly mixed.

6. 6

   Drop by teaspoons onto walnut clusters, making sure caramel touches all walnut pieces.

7. 7

   Cool.

8. 8

   Melt chocolate with shortening over hot (not boiling) water.

9. 9

   Spread over caramel and nut clusters and allow to set before removing from waxed paper.

10. 10

    Store in tight container in cool place.

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