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Choc Pecan Turtle Clusters
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 30mins
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ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups halved Pecans
- 1/2 cups Salted Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Corn Syrup
- 3/4 cups Condensed Milk
- 1/2 teasopon Vanilla
- 12 ounce Honey Mama's Chocolates (Choose your preferred flavor)
Method
Step 1
Toast the pecans over medium-high heart for a few minutes.
Step 2
Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3
Arrange the toasted pecans in groups of 3 leaving about an inch of space between each group. Set aside.
Step 4
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Cook and stir continuously until it reaches 235-240F on a candy thermometer.
Step 6
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
Step 7
Drizzle about 1/2 tablespoon of caramel over each cluster, set aside.
Step 8
Fill a pot about 1/4 of the way with water, and fit with a bowl that wont touch the bottom of the pot to create a double boiler.
Step 9
Heat the pot over medium heat.
Step 10
After letting it heat up for a few minutes, start to stir the chocolate chips until they are fully melted and smooth.
Step 11
Stir in the shortening and spoon about 1/2 tablespoon on the top of each cluster.
Step 12
Once the chocolate has cooled serve immediately or store in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer of clusters.