Christmas Turtles

Directions

1. 1
   Butter 2 large nonstick cookie sheets.
2. 2
   On prepared sheets, arrange pecan halves in clusters resembling turtles.
3. 3
   Combine cream, sugar, corn syrup, milk and butter in heavy medium saucepan.
4. 4
   Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
5. 5
   Clip candy thermometer onto side of pan.
6. 6
   Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until mixture turns golden, bubbles thickly and thermometer registers 234*f, swirling pan occasionally, about 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove mixture from heat.
8. 8
   Stir in vanilla.
9. 9
   Immediately drop 1 TBS onto center of each pecan cluster.
10. 10
    Cool slightly.
11. 11
    Stir chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water until melted.
12. 12
    Drizzle 1 TBS chocolate over each candy.
13. 13
    Chill until chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Can be made 1 week ahead.
15. 15
    Cover and keep refrigerated.