CHOCOLATE PECAN TURTLE CLUSTERS

Fixings

 

 

 

2 1/2 C walnuts

 

 

 

1/2 C spread (I utilize salted)

 

 

 

1 C earthy colored sugar

 

 

 

1/2 C light corn syrup

 

 

 

7 ounces improved consolidated milk (1/2 of a 14 ounce can)

 

 

 

1/2 t vanilla

 

 

 

1 (12 ounce) bundle milk chocolate chips

 

 

 

1/2 t shortening (I use spread enhanced Crisco)