Sea Salt Cashew Turtles

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 3/4 to 1 pound cashews
• 1 (14-ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 (12-ounce) package milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening
• 1 tablespoon sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

1.
Cover 2 baking sheets with wax paper and coat with cooking spray.
Arrange cashews into 24 groups on the baking sheets.

2.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with cream 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth, stirring constantly.
Immediately spoon caramel mixture over each nut group while still hot; reheat if caramel gets too thick.

3.
In another small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with shortening 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth, stirring constantly.
Drizzle chocolate over caramel-covered nuts, evenly sprinkle with sea salt, and let stand until firm.