Pecan Turtles

Name: Pecan Turtles
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 1/2 c. light brown sugar (packed); 2/3 c. sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 c. light corn syrup; dash of salt; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 1/2 c. pecan halves or pieces; 1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces, melted

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. light brown sugar (packed)
2/3 c. sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c. light corn syrup
dash of salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. pecan halves or pieces
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces, melted

Directions

1

Melt butter in heavy saucepan.
2

Stir in sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup and salt.
3

Bring to a boil, stirring.
4

Reduce heat to very low.
5

Cook, stirring almost constantly, for 25 to 30 minutes or until candy thermometer registers 245° or a small amount of mixture dropped in very cold water forms a firm ball.
6

Take care to prevent sticking.