Turtles in a Pretzel Tree

by kelbud6

Prep time: 0:25 Overall time: 0:35

Servings: 24 servings

INGREDIENTS

24 small pretzel trees
24 vanilla caramels, unwrapped
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
24 pecan halves, toasted*

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oven to 300°F. Line extra-large cookie sheet with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Arrange pretzels 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Top each pretzel with 1 caramel. Bake 5-8 minutes or just until caramels begin to melt.

Remove cookie sheet from oven. Spoon about 1 tsp. melted chocolate onto each caramel; immediately press 1 pecan half onto each. Place cookie sheet in freezer until candy is set, about 10 minutes. Peel candies from foil.

CHEF COMMENTS

This is a very simple and tasty sweet. If you love "Turtle" candies... you will love this.

* To toast pecans, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Or spread pecans in thin layer in microwaveable pie pan; microwave on High 4-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.

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