Anyone that knows me knows I LOVE and make The Best Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters. Just the combination of the pecan clusters mixed with creamy caramel and chocolate and a light sprinkling of coarse salt makes me shudder with anticipation just thinking about it!Chocolate baking chips<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INGREDIENTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 1\/2 cup pecan halves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 stick butter butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1\/2 cup light corn syrup<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3\/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1\/2 teaspoon vanilla<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 12 ounce package milk chocolate chipsMeasuring spoons setChocolate baking chips<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1\/2 teaspoon shortening<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Make Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a large skillet, toast the pecans over medium high heart for a few minutes.Measuring spoons set<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arrange the toasted pecans in groups of 3 leaving about an inch of space between each group. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.Baking ingredients kitButter substitutes guideButter substitutes guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Cook and stir continuously until it reaches 235-240F on a candy thermometer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drizzle about 1\/2 tablespoon of caramel over each cluster, set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.Recipe creation service<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heat the pot over medium heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After letting it heat up for a few minutes, start to stir the chocolate chips until they are fully melted and smooth.Chocolate baking chips<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stir in the shortening and spoon about 1\/2 tablespoon on the top of each cluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the chocolate has cooled serve immediately or store in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer of clusters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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