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Cashew Turtles
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- MAKES
- 2 dozen treats
- PREP
- 5 Min
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
Our yummy Cashew Turtles are so easy to make and pack the pleasing contrast of smooth caramel and crunchy nuts. You can't go wrong with these mouthwatering treats!
What You'll Need
- 3/4 to 1 pound cashew nuts
- 1 (14-ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 (11-ounce) package milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
What to Do
- Cover 2 rimmed baking sheets with waxed paper and coat with cooking spray. Arrange the cashew nuts into 24 groups on rimmed baking sheets.
- In a small saucepan, melt caramels with cream over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth, stirring constantly. Spoon caramel mixture over each nut group quickly while still hot (reheat if caramel gets too thick).
- In another small saucepan, melt chocolate chips with shortening over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth, stirring constantly. Drizzle chocolate over caramel and nuts and let stand until firm, or refrigerate 15 minutes.
Notes
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These will work with any type of nut, so substitute your favorite variety and enjoy the contrasts of chewy and crunchy!
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Jim Moriarty
Oct 19, 2016
This sounds delicious. Could try blending this with pecans.
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pegkorzen 4767653
May 27, 2014
Salted or unsalted nuts?
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avett
Oct 03, 2014
Your choice! Some people love the sweet/salty taste, others do not.
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patriciamaryniak 0665197
Aug 23, 2012
Can butter be used instead of shortening?
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dfp1 7728217
Jan 09, 2012
Heavy Cream is any heavy cream. I prefer Land O'Lakes
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lighthousebarbie
Dec 17, 2011
I also would like to know what kind of cream is used in this recipe for Cashew Turtles?
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avett
Oct 03, 2014
Look for whipping cream in the dairy section.
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vivianmurphy49 9216162
Dec 08, 2011
what kind of cream do yu use to make this treat
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Marlene73
Dec 31, 2012
I will use heavy whipping cream or 1/2 &1/2. Depends how many calories I want that day. :)
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