Microwave Turtle Candies

Easy Microwave Turtle Candies from The Kitchen Link.com

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candy Chocolate
Christmas Gifts
Holidays

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
28 caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons whipping cream

Microwave half the chips in a glass bowl at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring
after 1 minute. Stir until smooth; cool until slightly thickened. Drop
chocolate by tablespoonfuls onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet, shaping
into 16 (1 1/2 inch) circles. Reserve remaining chocolate. Arrange 4 pecans
over each circle; chill until firm.

Place caramels and cream in a glass bowl; microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or
until caramels melt; stir after 1 minute. Let stand 4 minutes or until
slightly thickened. Spoon caramel mixture evenly over pecans. Microwave
remaining chocolate at HIGH 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds; quickly
spread over caramel mixture. Refrigerate until firm. YIELD: 16 candies.

NAN\'S NOTE: You don\'t need to use cream to melt with the caramels - milk or
even water works just as well.

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