Pecan Caramel Turtle Candy Bars
Delicious Pecan Caramel Turtle Candy Bars are a perfect treat for chocolate lovers.
Equipment
- microwave-safe bowl
- 8x8 pan
- Parchment paper or aluminum foil
- Stove
Ingredients
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips about 2 cups, divided
- 2 tablespoon shortening divided
- 1 bag (11 oz) caramels unwrapped
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Place half of the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in short intervals of about 30 seconds at a time, until melted and smooth.
- Pour chocolate mixture into pan and spread into an even layer. Refrigerate until firm.
- Melt caramels, butter and water in a pan over low to medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans.
- Remove pan from refrigerator and spread caramel mixture evenly over the chocolate layer.
- Place pan back into refrigerator until tacky, about 15 minutes.
- Place remaining half of the chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave safe bowl. Microwave in short intervals of about 30 seconds at a time, until melted and smooth.
- Pour chocolate mixture over caramel and spread into an even layer. Place in refrigerator until firm.
- Cut into squares.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 103IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 3mg
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