Grandma Kathy’s Homemade Turtle Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350F
3. 3
   Put the pecans on a bare baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove and let cool.
5. 5
   Heat 1/2 the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave on high for 1 minute.
6. 6
   Remove and stir. Microwave a further 15-30 seconds and stir again until melted and smooth.
7. 7
   Drop small amounts of chocolate onto the prepared baking sheets and spread with your spoon to the size of quarters. Top with 4 pecan halves to form the turtle legs. (See photos)
8. 8
   You can proceed to the next step immediately or put the tray in the freezer to firm up for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Melt the caramels, butter, and milk in the microwave. Start at one minute, stir, and if necessary heat in 15 seconds increments until smooth. I like to let the caramel cool a little to thicken up before proceeding.
10. 10
    Add a small (about 1/2 tsp) dollop of caramel to the top of each turtle.
11. 11
    Again, put the tray in the freezer for 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Melt the remaining chocolate and add a small amount to the top of each turtle, spreading it around to cover the caramel. I like to give the chocolate a little swirl flourish as I lift up my spoon.
13. 13
    Put the tray in the freezer for 5 minutes.
14. 14
    The turtles can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator. These will freeze well for longer storage (put them in a heavy duty zip lock freezer bag.)