Easy Turtle Candies

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 24
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 104.3
  • Total Fat: 6.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.8 mg
  • Sodium: 25.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 1.2 g

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Introduction

My daughter loves to cook and so when inspiration hits her, she prepares fantastic candies for the holidays. Here is one of her recipes. Pop one of these into your mouth for decadent flavor to satisfy your sweet tooth without ruining your diet. My daughter loves to cook and so when inspiration hits her, she prepares fantastic candies for the holidays. Here is one of her recipes. Pop one of these into your mouth for decadent flavor to satisfy your sweet tooth without ruining your diet.
Number of Servings: 24

Ingredients

    72 Pecan Halves
    24 Caramel Candies
    1 tsp. shortening
    1 pkg (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Heat oven to 300 degrees. Cover cookie sheet with aluminium foil, whiny side up and grease. For each candy, place 3 pecan halves in "Y" shape on foil. Place 1 caramel candy in cener of each pecan "Y". Bake just until candy is melted, 9 to 10 minutes.

Heat shortening and chocolate chips over low heat stirring constantly, just until chocolate is melted. Spread mixture over candies, leaving ends of pecans uncovered. Refrigerate just until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes. ENJOY! Makes 24 candies. A 104 calorie count per candy.

Number of Servings: 24

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DGARROD.