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Chocolate Caramel Turtles

Pecan clusters are covered with melted caramel and semi-sweet chocolate, then finished with a little coarse salt.

Typical price

$2.86for 4 servings

$0.71 per serving$2.86 for 4

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Chocolate Caramel Turtles

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical9 oz$6.30Typical price
Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical25 oz$6.25Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical2 oz$0.46Typical price
Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical6 oz$2.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown$15.71

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecan
  • 25 soft caramels squares
  • 1/4 cup heavy creamy
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • coarse salt (optional)

Steps

  1. Arrange the pecans in 22 small clusters on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Microwave the caramels and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl for 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Spoon the warm caramel over each pecan cluster and chill for 3 minutes.
  4. Microwave the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
  5. Spoon chocolate over the caramel clusters and sprinkle with coarse salt if using.
  6. Chill the turtles for 5 minutes until the chocolate sets.

Swaps

  • Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

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