Name: Caramel Pecan Turtle Candy
Yield: 30 chocolate turtles
Ingredients: 1 14-ounce package caramels (unwrapped); 2 tbsp skim milk; 2 cup pecans (chopped); 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Caramel Pecan Turtle Candy

I make my chocolate caramel candy recipe ahead. of time. Then, I wrap the chocolate caramel candy recipe turtles individually in plastic wrap and give for Valentine's Day gifts. Tie with a red ribbon and you have your DIY homemade gift or favor!

Servings 30 chocolate turtles

Ingredients

1 14-ounce package caramels unwrapped
2 tbsp skim milk
2 cup pecans chopped
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Servings 30 chocolate turtles

Ingredients

1 14-ounce package caramels unwrapped
2 tbsp skim milk
2 cup pecans chopped
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Combine caramels and milk in microwave 1 minute. Stir, and microwave another minute or until melted. Stir in pecans. Drop by tablespoonful onto wax paper covered baking sheets. Let stand until firm.
Microwave chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute or until melted, stirring once.
Dip top of caramel candies into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip; place on wax paper. Let firm.

Nutritional Info

Per Serving: Calories 121, Protein (g) 2, Carbohydrate (g) 14, Fat (g) 7, Calories from Fat (%) 52, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Sugars (g) 11, Cholesterol (mg) 1, Sodium (mg) 33, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat