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Arlene's Turtle Candies

Arlene made both turtle cookies, with cookie dough, and turtle candies, with a rich caramel center. These candies are very decadent and delicious.
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Course candy, Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound nuts (pecans are best, but cashews or walnuts will work)
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk - DO NOT OPEN (14oz)
  • 1 pound chocolate wafers or chocolate chips, melted

Instructions
 

  • Remove the label and place UNOPENED can of sweetened condensed milk in a deep cooking pot. Completely cover can with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 hours. Keep adding water to keep the can completely covered during cooking time. DO NOT LET THE POT RUN OUT OF WATER.
  • After three hours, set can on the counter to cool for another 3 hours. DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CAN HAS COOLED. Then, carefully open the can and the milk will have turned into a soft and very tasty caramel.
  • Place nuts in small groups or 3 or 4 on waxed paper lined cookie sheet. This makes the "legs" of the turtle. Spoon caramel over nuts to make individual bite-sized turtles, then spoon melted chocolate over caramel. Repeat process until all the ingredients are gone.
  • After chocolate sets (you can refrigerate to speed the process), carefully lift each individual turtle from cookie sheet, and place in candy paper. Place in container and store in a cool dry place. Enjoy!