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As far as candy goes, is there anything better than a caramel, chocolate, and nuts combo? I think not. So when I found this recipe for Turtle Candies in my Aunt Carole’s cookbook I had to stop all manner of housework, to try it out. Laundry must wait for things like this. Unfortunately, it didn’t have to wait too long because with four simple ingredients, and the handy, dandy microwave they were done in no time. So no more excuses for not getting the laundry done.
Simple stuff y’all. Let me show ya…
Melt the caramels, and mix in toasted nuts.
Then drop rounds of the mixture on a baking sheet to cool. They don’t have to be perfectly uniform. Personally, I think “rustic” is the way to go.
Once cool, melt the chocolate and top the caramel/pecan drops with it.
Again, think “rustic.” Rustic is cool.
Sprinkle a bit of salt on each one, and then pop one in your mouth while you throw a load in the dryer.
I hope you enjoy this one y’all.
It’s good and simple. And certainly makes doing the laundry so much more tolerable.
A simple recipe for chocolate caramel turtles adapted from Carole Radford's, Hearts Go Home For the Holidays. Ingredients Instructions
http://shewearsmanyhats.com/2011/10/turtle-candies/
Check out other recipes and fun stuff over at Mingle Monday with my friend Robyn, from Add a Pinch.
Looks delicious and super simple!
I love super simple!
Holy. Cow. I. Need. 429. Of. These.
I think rustic is cool too!
Great job!
These look so easy and I am sure I could eat the whole batch!
Oh, wow, looks amazing.
I especially love simple recipes around the holidays when there never seems to be enough time!
I can’t believe how simple these are! Yum
my dad will be so excited!
These look like so much fun to make and sound so terrible delicious!
Ummmm yeah…I could really use a few of these right now! They look so yummy and who doesn’t love Turtles?
you had me at pecans, and then blew me away with salt. DEFINITELY making these.
Me want.
perfect…the salt throws them off the scale!
Laundry schmaundry! Love turtles. Love how simple they are with all the rustic steps. And I LOVE the salt on top!
omg love these! Hope you’re doing well! Happy Halloween to you!
Can I still make these if my laundry is all done??? Lawd, deliver me!
I love these, Amy! Gorgeous, delicious, and so simple to make. These are going on my must-make-soon list!
as I scrolling on how you do it step by step i am drooling lol….I love the thickness of the chocolate sooo delicious.
I’ve got the nuts and chocolate, now I have to search my cupboards for some stray caramels and we are in business!
That looks like the most amazing piece of deliciousness – ever!!
And lately I am just gaga about the little touch of salt.
I’m going to blow up like a puffer fish because of it!
~Chris Ann
Love this, Amy!
Whoa. That looks like pure heaven!
oh my!!!! these look wonderful, Haven’t had a turtle in a long time….wishing I had these to snack on now, in the morning, afternoon, evening, next day…yep they look that good!
Oh, Amy. I went a little weak in the knees there.
Love this and the kids could totally help too!
Oh my goodness, these are everything I love about candy. I love this combination. Great for the holidays, too. Thanks for sharing this, Amy, they are beautiful!
Swoon! That picture stirring the caramelly pecans? *Sigh*. These are on my list to make for sure.
Oh my goodness! These look like little treats that would be calling my name all day long – and I wouldn’t be able to resist.
It really doesn’t get much better than that! These wouldn’t last a second in my house.
The only problem with these is that I would instantly eat the whole tray! They look amaaazing.
Those look so good, and I love the salt addes, I have fallen in love with salted caramels.
I could grow to love doing laundry if I had one of these in my mouth every time I threw in a load.
Love that these are microwaved. Perfect!
Yes Ma’am!
Oh my they look delish, and so simple. I just bought a bag of caramels guess what I’m making!
Totally pinned & I love the rustic
Brilliant! Turtles are one of my very favorite candies!! Your first photo is not only stunning – it led me to bang my hand against the screen trying to grab one!!
Love, love, love these!
Pretty sure I could eat ALL of these.
We usually make peanute clusters at Christmas and my husband always says why don’t you make turtles. This year we will!
Thanks for the simple and easy recipe!
i love chocolate so this will be perfect for me. Amanda.
these look amazing. I plan to try and make them soon.
This reminds me of an ice cream I had in Brooklyn. It was dark chocolate with caramel swirls, topped with sea salt. Incredible. One of the best combos I have ever had. http://www.hardlyhousewives.com
Oh, yum. My mom would love those! I’m pinning so I’ll remember to make them.
Oh my yes please!!! Mmmmmm
That does sound mighty easy! And who can pass up pecans and chocolate?
I’ll throw a load in your dryer.
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Uhh, aren’t they called florentines?
Hmmm…I thought a Florentine was more like a thin cookie thingy?
I’m going to look into it though. Whatever they’re called, I call them tasty. ; )
~ Amy
NOM NOM NOM!! Defnitely gonna try this, and its gfree as well sooo perfect
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