1-2 lbs. Pecan halves
2 pkgs. Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
1 c. Butter
1 c. Packed brown sugar
1 c. White sugar
1 c. Light corn syrup
1 14oz. can Sweetened condensed milk
Dash of salt
Wax paper
Directions:
1. Take wax paper and cover kitchen counter(s), spray or rub with butter Place pecans on wax paper in increments of three.
2.Combine butter, sugars, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and salt in a heavy sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Maintain a steady boil until the temperature of the sugar mixture reaches 245 f and reaches a firm ball stage when dropped in cold water*. Remove from heat.
3. Pour caramel over the pecans, using about 1 tbsp for each pile of pecans.
4. Once the caramel has started to become firm melt chocolate chips over a double broiler or in the microwave. Spoon over the caramel and pecans. Let the turtles sit at room temp. for about an hour prior to eating or packaging. Enjoy!
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