Turtle Candies Microwave

Microwave chocolate in a glass bowl at high for 1 1/2 min, stirring after 1 min. Stir until smooth; cool until slightly thickened. Drop chocolate by tbsp onto a wax paper- lined baking sheet, shaping into 16 (1 1/2 in. ) circles; Reserve remaining chocolate. Arrange 4 pecans over each circle; chill till firm. Place caramel and whipped cream in a glass bowl. Micro at high 2 minutes or until caramel melts; stir after 1 minute. Let stand 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Spoon caramel evenly over pecans. Microwave remaining chocolate for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds; quickly spread chocolate over caramel mixture. Refrigerate until firm. Yield 16 candies (great valentines gifts)

From Southern Living 1993 Annual recipes cookbook Lisa From: Lisa Wilson Date: 25 Jan 94 Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #15 by maintech@ne.infi.net on May 18, 99