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Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters

You are sure to love how simple thisrecipe is to make, as well as how versatile it is. You can choose from allkinds of optional add-ins to really make the dish your own.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 30
Course: Treats
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ C. Light corn syrup
  • 2 ½ C. Pecan halves
  • ¾ C. + 2 Tbsp. Sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ tsp. Shortening
  • ½ tsp. Vanilla
  • 1 Stick of butter
  • 12 oz. Milk chocolate chips
  • 1 C. Packed brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. You may need to use two baking sheets.
  2. Place the pecan halves in groups of three on the baking sheet, making sure to leave a little room between each group.
  3. Add the butter, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and brown sugar to a pot over medium heat. Simmer until the mixture reaches 240 degrees. Stir constantly.
  4. Remove the mixture from the heat and add in the vanilla.
  5. Spoon some of the caramel mixtures over each group of pecans.
  6. Melt the chocolate chips over a double boiler until smooth and creamy.
  7. Spoon some of the chocolate over the caramel on the pecan clusters.
  8. Let the chocolate harden and serve immediately.