Saturday, May 14, 2011

Peanut Butter Turtles

72 Peacan halves (about 1-3/4 cups)
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
5 oz. milk chocolate candy coating. chopped
2 tsp. shortening

On waxed paper-lined pans, arrange pecan halves in clusters of three.

In a small bowl, beat peanut butter tand butter until blended; gradually beat in confectioner's sugar.

In a microwave, melt candy coating chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth.

Spoon 1/4 tsp. melted chocolate in to the center of each pecan cluster. Place teaspoonfuls of peanut butter mixture into the center of each cluster; press down slighlty, Spoon remaining chocolate over tops. Chill for 10 minutes or until set.

Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

YIELD: 2 Dozen

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