Caramel Pecan Turtles * Low Carb * Gluten Free * Dairy Free * Feingold Friendly

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup Sweet Blend
• 1 cup canned coconut milk (the white, solid part)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3.5 oz pecan halves
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 8 oz bar of Lily's Original Dark Chocolate Bars

Instructions

1. Line two cookie sheets with a silpat (get a silpat here) or parchment paper.
2. Group the pecans in clusters of about 3-4 pieces.

For the caramel
1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water and Sweet Blend and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to medium, add the coconut milk and salt. Stir continuously for about 15-20 minutes or until the mixture thickens and darkens in color.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Spoon about 1 tsp of the caramel over the pecans.

For the chocolate
1. Break the bar into pieces and into a microwave safe bowl.
2. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between until fully melted.
3. Spoon about 1 tsp of the chocolate mixture over the caramel.
4. Refrigerate until hardened (about 30 minutes).

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