Turtle Pretzel Candy (New Holiday Recipe) Question

[kam]

Maybe I am just dense...

When I look at the picure, you can see the grated pecans underneath the pretzels. How do the pecans stay "attached" to the pretzel?

I am reading the recipe and in step 3 it says:

Remove pan and Parchment Paper from freezer; sprinkle parchment evenly with grated pecans. Arrange pretzels about ½ in. apart over grated pecans.

Using Small Scoop, place about 1/3 of a scoop of caramel mixture over each
pretzel. Spoon a small amount of chocolate over caramel mixture (see Cook’s Tip). Garnish with remaining pecan halves. Place pan in refrigerator 6-8 minutes or until chocolate is firm.

Are we putting a lot of the caramel mixture on that it seeps through to form a bond between the pretzel and the pecans?? It doesn't seem like 1/3 of a small scoop would do this.

Just wondering if anyone has tried these - or reads something different.
Thanks!

 

[DebbieJ]

I'm thinking they stick to the caramel oozing through the pretzel.

 

[hollye44]

DH and I made these last night and they are yummy!!

Yes, the grated pecans are there to stick to the caramel that drips through the pretzel holes. It makes it much easier to peel them up off the parchment paper. These are so easy to make and much cheaper than buying name-brand Turtles. Enjoy making yours!!

 

[kam]

OK- Great!

I was a little leary to add these to my holiday choices. Do you think they would make a good demo?

 

[Myra_gourmet_chick]

They make a great demo...see my longer post on another thread about these.