Peanut Butter Turtles

Peanut Butter Turtles

 

72 pecan halves (about 1-3/4 cups)

1/4 cup peanut butter

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

5 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

2 teaspoons shortening

 

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

In a small bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth.

Spoon 1/4 teaspoon melted chocolate into the center of each pecan cluster. Place teaspoonfuls of peanut butter mixture into the center of each cluster; press down slightly. Spoon remaining melted chocolate over tops. Chill for 10 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.