Christmas Turtles® Candies

This is an easy recipe for Christmas gifts.

• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cover cookies sheet with aluminum foil, shiny side exposed. Lightly grease foil with vegetable oil spray.

Step 2

Place 3 pecan halves in a Y shape on the foil. Place 1 caramel candy in the center of each Y. Bake just until caramel is melted, about 9 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat shortening and chocolate chips over low heat just until chocolate is melted. Spread over candies and refrigerate for 30 minutes.