Christmas Turtles Candies

This turtle candy recipe is easy to make with pecans, caramels, and chocolate. Package into small cellophane bags to make delicious Christmas gifts.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening
• 24 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• nonstick cooking spray
• 4 ounces pecan halves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven just until caramel is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.

Step 3

Arrange 3 pecan halves in a "Y" shape on the prepared cookie sheet. Place 1 caramel candy in the center of the "Y". Repeat with remaining pecans and caramels.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat chocolate chips and shortening in a saucepan over low heat until chocolate is melted.

Step 5

Spoon chocolate over candies and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.