PECAN TURTLES
I made these "turtle-like" concoctions one Christmas for a sweets exchange. My dad saw them on the counter waiting to be boxed up and couldn't believe I made them. He said they looked like they came from a candy shop. That's the best compliment I've ever received. -Carrie Burke Conway, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line baking sheets with waxed paper; lightly coat with cooking spray and set aside. Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1 teaspoon butter. Cube remaining butter; place in pan. Add the corn syrup, brown sugar and salt. Cook and stir until sugar is melted., Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage), about 16 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Gently stir in pecans. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 12 minutes. , In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over clusters. Chill until firm. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PECAN TURTLE BARS
My mother-in-law makes these by the thousands every Christmas. They are terribly addictive and easy to make.
Provided by ladyroseofrohan
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 15 bars, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine flour, sugar and butter, press into 9 x 13 pan.
- Place pecan halves 1 inch apart all over the crust, sprinkle remaining chopped pecans over the crust.
- To make caramel topping, put 2/3 cup butter and 1/2 brown sugar in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils.
- Boil 30 seconds stirring constantly.
- Pour caramel layer over the crust.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. (Underbake as opposed to overbake).
- Sprinkle milk chocolate chips over the top.
- Let it stand until chocolate gets melty, then swirl it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.3, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 70.1, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 23, Protein 2.7
BUTTER PECAN TURTLE BARS
Tastes similar to the Turtle's candy, but with a crust, and made in a baking pan...absolutely delicious...a wonderful treat!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 33m
Yield 1 13x9 inch pan
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter; blend with fork until crumbly.
- Pat the mixture onto bottom of prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle pecan halves evenly over the unbaked crust; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar with 2/3 cup butter.
- Cook, over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil; boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Drizzle the caramel mixture over pecans and crust in baking dish.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cacamel layer is bubbly, and crust is light brown.
- Remove from oven, and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Spread chips evenly as they melt.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
PECAN TURTLES® PIE BARS
If you like Turtles®, you will like these pecan pie bars.
Provided by Karla W
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Beat white sugar, butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and pinch of salt together in a bowl until smooth; add flour and stir until dough forms. Press dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool crust completely.
- Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, remaining vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; add pecans and stir to combine. Pour brown sugar mixture over cooled crust.
- Bake in the oven until golden brown and filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature; cut into 36 bars. Place bars in refrigerator until cold, about 1 hour.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Set cold bars on waxed paper and drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 48.8 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
TURTLE BARS
This recipe of my mother's is a 'must make' for the holidays," reveals field editor Faye Hintz of Springfield, Missouri. "I always have good intentions of taking some to Christmas parties, but my family finishes them too soon!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Gradually add flour; beat until crumbly. Press firmly into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Arrange pecans over crust. , In a small heavy saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute or until smooth, stirring constantly. Pour over pecans. , Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top; Cool in pan on a wire rack for 3 minutes. Spread chocolate but allow some chips to remain whole. Cool completely; cut into small squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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