Pecan, Caramel and Chocolate Turtles

Step 1

Remove the caramels from the wrappers.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes or until toasted. Watch carefully! Set aside.

Step 3

In a heavy saucepan, melt caramels, water, and butter on medium-low, stirring constantly, until melted.

Step 4

Add pecans to the caramel mixture and mix well.

Step 5

On lightly greased wax paper (or parchment), spoon tablespoons of caramel/pecan mixture. Let harden.

Step 6

Heat Candiquik in the microwave according to package directions.

Step 7

Dip each candy into Candiquik with a fork and let excess drip off. Place on wax or parchment paper and let harden. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.