Turtles

This is one of my very favorite candy recipes I make at Christmas time.  They are so easy to make, and they taste just like the ones you pay big bucks for at the store.

Here is what you will need

• 1 package of vanilla caramels
• 2 Tbs of evaporated milk
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 1 large Hershey bar
• 1/4 block of wax (Gulf wax)

You can either use a double boiler or a 2 quart sauce pan which is what I use, you just have to watch a little closer.  Melt the caramels and the evaporated milk over medium to low heat.  Takes a while to really start to melt, but don't forget about it, because it will easily burn on the bottom.

While the caramels are heating up, line a cookie sheet with freezer paper, and either spray with Pam, or lightly grease with butter or margarine.

Once  your caramel mixture has a smooth consistency add the chopped pecans and mix well.  Drop by spoonfuls onto your greased freezer paper and cool in the refrigerator.

In double boiler, (For this, I use two small sauce pans, one inside the other), melt the Hershey bar and wax, stir until smooth.  Dip the cooled caramel pecan mixture in the chocolate and place back onto your freezer paper until cool and hard.  Store in air tight container and refrigerate.

(If you can use chopsticks, this is the time to use them, easiest way I've found for dipping these into the chocolate)