Turtles candies with caramel and nuts
Complexity: easily
Servings: 24
Calories 159, total fat 10 G., saturated fats G., proteins 2 G., carbohydrates 16 G., fiber G., cholesterol mg, sodium mg, sugar G.
Drawing turtles is surprisingly simple: just take walnuts for the feet and place a caramel shell on top. These candies don't require making from scratch; all the ingredients are readily available. All you have to do is assemble the turtles from nuts, caramel, and chocolate. Use your imagination to create ribbed shells that reveal a distinctive pattern. Perhaps sprinkle the shells with sprinkles before icing to create a star-shaped shell. Or you could coat them with burnt sugar to create a glossy shell. The key is to outline the scaly lumps with a stick; this will create a unique design. Everything else is up to you; that's what makes these candies so special. As for the caramel, the quickest and easiest option is to buy pre-made lollipops.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 350 g of soft caramel candies (homemade or store-bought)
- 170 g walnuts or pecans (toasted halves)
- 225g semi-sweet chocolate (chocolate chips will also work)
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil or parchment paper and spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange the nuts in piles of four, each facing in different directions (to mimic a turtle's feet). Alternatively, you can simply place them in small piles on a baking sheet.
- If the candies are wrapped, remove them and place the caramel in a microwave-safe bowl. If the candies are too hard, add a spoonful of water to soften the mixture. Melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Let the caramel cool slightly, making sure it's not too hot. Using a small candy scoop or a regular spoon, spoon a small amount of caramel onto each handful of nuts. These candies aren't meant to be fancy, so don't worry if the nuts stick out a little and the turtles don't turn out perfectly round.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler. Using a spoon, spoon the melted chocolate over the caramel layer, letting it drip down the sides and moving the candies around to ensure the caramel is completely coated.
- Refrigerate a baking sheet with 24 candies for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate and caramel to set. For best flavor and texture, serve at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in a cool place for up to 2 weeks.
Author of the recipe - Elizabeth Labau is a food writer, pastry chef, and food photographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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