DessertsJune 10, 2014
Calories
286
Sodium
293mg
12% DV
Fat
8g
12% DV
Protein
8g
16% DV
Carbs
51g
17% DV
Fiber
10g
40% DV
Drunken Turtle Candy
38
I love caramel and I am always looking for ways to incorporate it into desserts. I also have a plethora of pecans in my freezer. What to do with pecans and caramel? Make turtle candy of course! So what does a girl from Kentucky do when she makes turtle candy? Add bourbon! Lastly, what does a Kentucky girl living in Georgia do to make the pecans even more tantalizing? She rolls them in flour, brown sugar and melted butter.
20
8 oz. milk chocolate candy wafers
2 cups pecan halves, toasted
2 oz. bourbon (I used bourbon infused with black cherry)
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbs. flour
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
4 tbs. salted butter
20 caramel pieces
2 cups pecan halves, toasted
2 oz. bourbon (I used bourbon infused with black cherry)
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbs. flour
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
4 tbs. salted butter
20 caramel pieces
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Lay pecan halves out in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil. Place the pecans into the oven and toast them for about 5-6 minutes. (You can tell they are...
See the full directions on my site
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Nutritions
Calories
286
Sodium
293mg
12% DV
Fat
8g
12% DV
Protein
8g
16% DV
Carbs
51g
17% DV
Fiber
10g
40% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat3g18%
Polysaturated Fat1g11%
Monosaturated Fat2g17%
Cholesterol21mg7%
Sodium293mg12%
Potassium231mg6%
Protein8g16%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber10g40%
Sugar18g36%
Vitamin A598IU11%
Vitamin B60.66mg33%
Vitamin C6mg10%
Calcium113mg11%
Iron4mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.