Month: December 2008

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Candy Desserts Recipes with Pictures

Pretzel Rolos Pecan Turtles

I got this pretzel turtles recipe from a co-worker’s wife.  These turtle pretzels are simple to make and fun for the kids.  My kids were able to do everything, I just slid the parchment off the hot pan to a cold pan so I didn’t have to worry about them burning themselves.  They enjoyed making and eating them, of course 🙂

Pretzel Turtles Recipe

– Small mini pretzels
– Chocolate covered caramel candies (Rolos)
– Pecan halves

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Place one chocolate covered caramel candy on each pretzel.
  3. Bake for 4 minutes. While the candy is warm, press a pecan half onto each candy covered pretzel. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

MORE PICTURES:

Chocolate covered caramel candies

Pretzels

Pecan Halves

Pretzel turtles recipe before they are placed in the oven

Categories
Appetizers Recipes with Pictures

Spiced Pecans

I got this spiced pecan recipe from chef Tom Skold.  These spicy pecans have a little “kick” to them and make for a great party appetizer. Plus they are easily portable.  Enjoy!!

Party Spiced Pecans

Party Spiced Pecans

1/2 C. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 lb. pecan halves
2 tsp. minced garlic

Combine sugar, cayenne and salt in a small bowl; set aside.  In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat egg white.  Add pecans and garlic and stir until coated.  Sprinkle cayenne mixture over pecans; mix well.

Spread in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.  Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes.  Transfer the pecans to waxed paper while still warm.  Cool before storing or serving.

Makes about 6 cups.