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Caramel Turtle Fudge


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  • Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: one 8x8 pan 1x

Description

The classic turtle candy turns into rich chocolate fudge with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans for a dessert that can’t be refused.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 14 oz. (395 g) bag Kraft caramels (about 50)
  • 2 tbsp. milk
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) milk chocolate chips
  • 1 14 oz. (395 g) can sweetened condensed milk
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) roughly chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper with ends of parchment paper extending over the sides of the pan.
  2. Spray parchment paper lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  3. Microwave caramels and milk in a microwavable bowl on high for two minutes or until caramel is completely melted, stirring every 30 seconds until well blended.
  4. In a heavy saucepan melt the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and salt over low heat.
  5. Remove from the heat and stir in one cup of the pecans and the vanilla.
  6. Pour half of the fudge mixture into the prepared pan.
  7. Pour the warm caramel over the fudge mixture, then pour the remaining fudge on top of the caramel.
  8. Sprinkle with the remaining pecans.
  9. Cover and refrigerate at least two hours.
  10. Use the sides of the parchment paper to remove fudge from the pan.
  11. Cut into squares.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 220