Homemade Holiday Turtles!

I wanted to share some little treats I made yesterday.

A few years ago I recieved the most adorable homemade turtle candies from a coworker.

I decided to try and make my own this year!

I was a little worried that they wouldn't turn out, but I am very happy with how they did!

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Here is what you need:

A turtle candy mold and a new paintbrush

Crisco

Chocolate Chips

Caramels (I used Caramel Ice Cream topping to save time)

and Whole Pecans

Here's what you do:

Melt the chocolate chips with a tablespoon of crisco.

Spoon a bit into each turtle.

Use your paintbrush to spread the chocolate in the mold.

I put them in the freezer for about 10 minutes to harden.

The next step is to put a dab of the caramel and a whole pecan in the center of the turtle.

Cover the tops with the remaining chocolate.

Make sure to cover the whole turtle to seal the candy.

I put them in the fridge for about an hour and then they were ready!

Adorable! And delicious!

I wrapped mine in little gold chinese take out boxes, I'm giving 4 per box.

I think that these are very special and decadent, much better than any storebought candy!

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Merry Christmas y'all, see you in a few days!