Turtles® Pretzel Candy Clusters

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Dark melting wafers are topped with a pretzel, a bit of caramel, and a pecan half for these pretty Turtles® treats.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 clusters

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Ghirardelli® Dark Melting Wafers

  • 24 bite-size pretzels (squares or twists)

  • 12 baking caramels, unwrapped

  • 1 teaspoon water

  • 24 whole pecans

  • cup Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers

Directions

  1. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper and set aside.

  2. Melt Ghirardelli Dark Melting Wafers according to package directions. Using a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop 1 teaspoon of melted dark melting wafers onto prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining melted dark melting wafers until you have 24 small circles.

  3. Gently place one pretzel on top of each circle of melted candy. Chill until firm. Remove from refrigerator.

  4. Place unwrapped caramels and 1 teaspoon of water in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds or until caramel is melted. Stir and allow to cool for 30 seconds. Using a 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop 1/4 teaspoon amounts of melted caramel on top of each pretzel. Top each cluster with one whole pecan. Chill until firm.

  5. Melt Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers according to package directions. Transfer to a zip top bag and cut off a very small amount of one corner of the bag, creating a piping bag. Drizzle melted white wafers over the clusters. Allow to set or chill until firm.

  6. Store clusters in a cool, dry place.

Tips

Note: Dark and White Melting Wafers can be reversed for added fun!

TURTLES® is a registered trademark of DeMet's Candy Company.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

111 Calories
6g Fat
14g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 111
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 22mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.