Christmas Turtles Candies

Ingredients

• 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup of pecans, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 cup of caramel sauce

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the pecans and vanilla extract.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls onto the parchment paper.
5. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of each turtle.
6. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• The turtle candy was invented in 1918 by a chocolatier in St. Louis, Missouri.
• Turtles are a classic Christmas candy, but they are also popular year-round.
• Turtles are traditionally made with pecans, but walnuts and almonds can also be used.