TURTLES

By sharon_rm2010

It isn't wise to have helpers to make these. Too many disappear along the way.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pecans
• 1 1/2 cups corn syrup
• 1 cup butter/margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter/margarine
• 1/2 bar parowax

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

Spread pecans over bottom of greased 9x13 inch and 8x8 inch pans.

Combine syrup, first amount of butter, sugar and condensed milk in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil stirring. Continue to boil slowly over low heat, stirring often, for about 25 minutes to medium-hard stage 250 degrees. A small amount dropping in ice water will form a firm ball that will hold its shape but can easily be flattened. Pour over pecans. Cool. Cover large pan or tray with plastic wrap. Spoon out pecan mixture in small clumps. Freeze until firm for easy dipping.

Melt chocolate chips, second amount of butter and wax together in small saucepan. Dip pecan clumps. Place on plastic wrap or waxed paper to set.