Chocolate Caramel Turtles
Homemade Candy Recipe
The candy known as “turtles” or “chocolate caramel turtles” is considered a household name for most people. Even though some may have never tried the “witty named” treat…most have heard of the tasty snack.
The recipe for “turtles” is yet another holiday favorite that can be a real treat for the kids not only to eat…but to prepare. Like many holiday recipes, the generic or standard recipe is present below, but depending on personal tastes or simply personal recipe desires, many ingredients can be added or taken away at will.
The obvious delight of homemade “turtles” is not only the luxury of preparing a personal and possibly unique version of the famous candy recipe, but the simple luxury of saving money. Depending on the type, brand, and quantity purchased, candy and desserts for the holidays can be very expensive over the course of several weeks of holiday festivities.
In respect to the candy in question, the shopping outlet and establishment an individual frequents can cause the price of “turtles” to be a touch expensive, in respect to buying in “bulk” for the holiday season. For many people, the idea of spending even the slightest amount on candy for the holidays is not very appealing.
Like many homemade candies and desserts during the holiday season, chocolate caramel turtles also make great holiday “grab bag” gifts at Christmas parties. Not only can “turtles” be prepared for the family, but also friends, neighbors, and the aforementioned Christmas party or holiday function.
RECIPE
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL TURTLES
Serves 16 people
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups of pecan halves (halves…not crushed or chopped)
- 28 caramel squares
- 2 tablespoons of whipping cream (store bought or homemade)
Directions:
- Melt chocolate chips in a boiler and stir until texture is smooth.
- Once chocolate is cooled, drop 16 large blobs of chocolate on wax paper.
- Form chocolate into a ball or circular shape.
- Place four pecan halves on top of each chocolate ball and/or circle.
- Place chocolate balls in the refrigerator in order to slightly chill.
- Take the proper amount of caramels (28) and necessary whipping cream, and melt both ingredients in the microwave. Simply heat until the ingredients are properly melted.
- Once the melting process has occurred, promptly stir the mixture and allow assortment to cool.
- Retrieve chocolate balls from the refrigerator and spread the mixture (caramels and whipping cream) over the pecan pieces that were placed on top of the chocolate balls.
- Use remaining semi-sweet chocolate chips, heat to melt, and spread over the top of each “turtle” that has been prepared.
- Chill “turtles” in the refrigerator until cooled, and then serve.
Chocolate Caramel Turtles
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