Chocolate Turtles (The Candy) Recipe

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Chocolate Turtles (The Candy)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Arrange pecans on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake pecans in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 minutes.
  4. Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
  5. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease with butter.
  6. Combine caramels, water, and butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted and smooth. Fold in pecans.
  7. Drop caramel mixture by the spoonful onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool and harden.
  8. Drizzle chocolate over caramel nut clusters. Refrigerate to set, about 1 hour.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 655.13 Kcal (2743 kJ)
Calories from fat 248.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.66g 43%
Cholesterol 91.1mg 30%
Sodium 4.56mg 0%
Potassium 220.04mg 5%
Total Carbs 60.09g 20%
Sugars 2.97g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18%
Protein 34.09g 68%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 122.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 392.71 Kcal (1644 kJ)
Calories from fat 149.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.58g 43%
Cholesterol 54.61mg 30%
Sodium 2.73mg 0%
Potassium 131.9mg 5%
Total Carbs 36.02g 20%
Sugars 1.78g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 18%
Protein 20.44g 68%
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Iron 3mg 28%
Calcium 73.4mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.6
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • good source of fiber

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