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.
TURTLE CHEESECAKE
Enjoy this irresistibly rich and creamy turtle cheesecake topped with caramel and nuts - perfect dessert for your next party.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter. Press firmly against bottom and side of 9-inch glass pie plate.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Pour half of the mixture into pie plate.
- Add hot fudge topping to remaining cream cheese mixture in bowl; beat on low speed until smooth. Spoon over vanilla mixture in pie plate. Swirl mixtures slightly with tip of knife.
- Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set. (Do not insert knife into cheesecake because the hole may cause cheesecake to crack as it cools.) Cool at room temperature 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled. Serve with caramel topping and pecans. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 1 g
TURTLE CANDIES
I am a self-taught candy maker through trial and error. These turtles are a favorite of friends and family.-Carole Wiese, New Berlin, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- On waxed paper-lined baking sheets, arrange pecans in small clusters of four to five pecans each. , For caramel, in a small saucepan, combine the milk, corn syrup and sugars. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Working quickly, spoon caramel onto pecan clusters. Let stand until set. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Spoon over caramel. Chill for 10 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHRISTMAS TURTLES® CANDIES
This is an easy recipe for Christmas gifts.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- Heat shortening and chocolate chips over low heat just until chocolate is melted. Spread over candies and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 51 mg, Sugar 21.2 g
SIMPLE HOMEMADE TURTLES
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200* F While oven is heating, spread pretzels out on a jelly roll cookie sheet (one with edges). Place one unwrapped Rolo in the center of each pretzel. Put pan into oven and bake for 3 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately squish pecan onto rolo. Pop into fridge for quick chill OR allow to sit out until cool and dry. Resist the urge to eat them all!
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