Turtles--Mom
List of Ingredients
4 doz. pecans, halved lengthwise
2 doz. large pecans, halved crosswise
2 doz. caramel candies
1 small recipe chocolate chip coating
Arrange pecans on waxed paper with 4 long halves for legs and 1 short half for head of turtle. Do 6 turtles at a time. Butter a pie plate well. Arrange 6 caramels evenly around edge. Microwave on High 15 to 30 seconds until soft, not melted on bottom. Cover with wax paper to keep warm. Press caramels down one at a time firmly over nuts. Quickly form into turtles with fingers. Frost with chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (not butter). Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at 50% power (or Medium) for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes, until chips are shiny and soft. Brush or pour over turtles.
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