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Turtle Caramels Recipe

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Luscious homemade caramel, crunchy pecans, and creamy milk chocolate are combined in this fantastic, irresistible candy treat. Go ahead and try to eat just one!

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Directions

Melt butter in a heavy pan.
Add brown sugar, syrup and milk.
Stir constantly over medium heat to make sure that it doesn't scorch.
Bring to a full boil. Boil for 15 minutes stirring constantly.
Add vanilla and stir.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan.
Meanwhile, place groups of 4 pecans together on 3 buttered cookie sheets.
Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of caramel onto each group of pecans.
Melt candy bars, one at a time, in the microwave for approximately 30 seconds.
Spoon swirls of chocolate onto each turtle.
Allow to cool completely and enjoy.

Serving Size: 1 piece

Ingredients

-		1 cup butter
-		2 cups brown sugar
-		1 cup white syrup
-		14 ounces sweet condensed milk
-		1 teaspoon vanilla
-		24 ounces pecan halves
-		5 regular sized plain chocolate bars

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Submitted by: FitnessFinatic
Date: 2008/12/03

"Super yummy and easy. I used cashews instead of pecans and they turned out great."

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