Turtlettes

Name: Turtlettes
Ingredients: 1/4 c. butter; 1 c. evaporated milk; 1 c. sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. dark corn syrup; 1 tsp. vanilla; pecan halves; 1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces; 1/4 slab paraffin

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. dark corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
pecan halves
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/4 slab paraffin

Directions

1

In saucepan, heat and melt butter and evaporated milk.
2

In another pan, cook to firm ball stage (244°), stirring often the sugar, salt and corn syrup.
3

Slowly stir in hot milk mixture so that sugar mixture does not stop boiling.
4

Stirring constantly, cook mixture until candy reaches firm ball stage again.
5

Remove pan from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
6

Cool to room temperature.