Turtle Candies - Day 2 of the Twelve Days of Christmas

[@jeannettethorsby7085]

I'm loving the 12 days of candy 🙂🦋

[@francespeterson4976]

An old man that worked at a local bakery in Mobile, Alabama gave my husband this recipe, it’s been probably been almost 45 years ago. He folded his pecans in with the caramels, I do the same.

[@francespeterson4976]

I dip the whole thing in chocolate.

[@charlieann456]

I use milk chocolate as the coating. Sometimes, I use chopped pecans and stir them into the melted caramels.

[@carolnoe9037]

I tried making them years ago by making my own caramel. For some reason it always crystalizes.

[@kaywages-ch6pq]

You are on a good start. Thanks for the recipes. God Bless

[@bettypecoraro8104]

How do you store these? 🎄

[@cden409]

You are very calming to watch. It’s wonderful that you and your wife have fun together. Thank you for your channel. Happy holiday, Merry Christmas 🎄 Be safe.

[@zullo3529]

This is my husband’s favorite treat. He would eat as many as I could make. Candy is getting so expensive. Especially chocolate but I still have to make Christmas treats. Thanks Tom and Melissa 🍫🍫🍮

[@dawnesurley118]

Loving your 12 days of treats !!!!! ❤

[@gotbordercollies]

This series is a GREAT idea!

[@TeReSa-T53]

I love, love, love this channel. So glad it came across my recommendations. ❤

[@ritamcnabb5924]

I'm 66 years young, and I've never made "Turtles". This is a great way to do them. I can't tell y'all how much I enjoy your channel. Tom, you have taught me much easier ways to make things I've been making for years. Your Butterscotch Oatmeal is awesome! I make that about twice a week for my husband and myself. And I have tried several more of your recipes... they're always great! Thank you again so very much❤️

[@ShirleyAkers-nq2up]

I like to have that recipe please 😊

[@lindamoore4847]

Love your 12 days series! Can’t wait for tomorrow! Thank you for sharing with us!🎄

[@SassyCindy]

Hello, my name is Cindy and I am a sugarholic. The twelve days of Christmas has tested my strength in a sweet way. Thank you for this recipe.

[@martyplunkett7011]

Here’s a chuckle for you! 1st let me just say I was thinking about what I wanted for dinner, when you came on and began “Turtle Training” 😋 So I keep watching, putting my dinner thoughts aside. Ummm, I do LOVE Turtles! Well, while watching you set up and begin, your microwave beeps! I thought, “I wonder what I decided for dinner?!” I was Hungry! So I paused your video and went to the kitchen! Yep, Nothing was cooking in my kitchen, darn it! But now, after explaining this funny to you, IM STILL HUNGRY! 🤣 So I’ll get back to watching your Turtles to the end of the video and then I’ll go scrounge! Your videos do that to me often! lol growlll! 😆love you guys! ❤ from Marty in Texas ☺️

[@gingerholland350]

Thank you so much for thinking of the firemen. My Dad was a fireman for 30 years. They do love receiving treats.

[@marystokley7518]

Thank you Melissa! I love having a written recipe!!

[@Squatchygal]

Tom and Melissa, it is always a treat to come sit at your table because I know I am guaranteed something delicious! Loving the 12 Days of Christmas. Blessings!

[@dianac2832]

Thank you for sharing & demonstrating such easy treats (& meals) ❤

[@janeennickel7354]

I loved your peanut butter snowballs! I’m sure I will love these too… my family and friends thank you. 10 days to go!!🎉

[@mikeh8062]

For those who don’t like nuts you can use the caramel and chocolate on the small pretzels

[@kayvillarosa7683]

One of my favorite candies! Looks great and easy.

[@sturgisbaby9050]

Turtles is one of my favorite candies! I will definitely be using your recipe ... YUMM!!!

[@charlainemarkesen4708]

Get yourself a cookie scoop. The little lever helps so much when using liquid caramel. Pops it out just dandy. ✝️❤️

[@donnasingh5326]

@charlainemarkesen4708 they have a cookie scoop. He used it yesterday for the first day of this 12 days of Christmas series.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

That's got to be the easiest to make Turtle Candy . Thanks for sharing with us Tom and Melissa , stay safe and keep up the great recipes. Fred.

[@margaretwinters6234]

I am loving your site, I watch the new videos everyday, the mac and cheese is on my to make list, Thank you are thinking of the first Responders, I am a fireman's flame (wife) he retired at 26 years of service. They are usually forgotten and yes, every holiday something usually gets them out the door. I will never forget the person who brought a ham in a throw away pan a couple days before Christmas with a large package of buns for the crew to cook. A few wives made side dishes for the guys, made a much brighter holiday for them and us.

[@debramehan8644]

My daughter is a great lover of these. But she loves cashews. They are made the same way. You should try them sometime. They are delicious. Thank you for the video.😊

[@lyndawhite5171]

I also love them with cashews. And dark chocolate. Ester Price has them with cashews and dark chocolate, delicious, but expensive.!

[@dianalester1351]

Thank you for sharing! Have a beautiful special Christmas with your family! God bless you and yours.

[@sherryakers9495]

Thank you so very much. Your demeanor while instructing is awesome. You know what I've never been able to make candy. Only peanut utter pinwheels. To make every one of your 12 days of Christmas treats. This way you and your wonderful wife will have helped me over this challenge in my life. I'll be able to give homemade delicious Christmas gifts. I had a dear sister-in-law that passed that would make my husband a wonderful tin full of mixed candies. She was so good at it. Miss her too. Oh well she'd be glad to know that you are part of my World now. Great job on everything you do. MERRY 🎄 CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.❤🙋🌞🎁

[@friolinman02]

When I was growing up in north Ogden Utah , we had a nice older couple that would bring these to our house every year at Christmas time. My favorite treat. I sure enjoy watching your videos

[@kathyyoung7524]

Love your 12 days of Christmas videos!!! Enjoy all your videos!!

[@carolyncline2088]

You made it look so easy. I think I would like to add some chopped pecans and a bit of kosher salt.

[@LeeBrockwell-gz5ly]

Hi Richard And Suzie Here We Love Your Channel Mom Told Me They Look Straight Outta A Candy Shop God Bless You And Your Family ❤

[@NanasWorld2007]

this is doable for me, I always thought they were hard to make WOW you always make things so simple

[@lucybirdsong8632]

12/2/23, I just love y’all. All of your recipes turn out delicious and are easily understood. Thank you both so very much.

[@Salmomlox]

Hi Tom and Melissa! My sister used to make a version with a mini pretezel on the bottom, then a piece of mini rolo followed by the pecan. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us. Looking forward to making your various 12-days of treats 😋😋🥰🥰

[@francespeterson4976]

🎄🎄🎄Good afternoon from Bon Secour , Alabama… Roll Tide 🏈

[@LadonnaSherman-h5k]

They look delicious!!! Something l will make.❤❤

[@dww2006]

I love these. We have a great chocolatier called Purdy’s up here that makes these but they’re called Sweet Georgia Browns and I love them now I can make my own. 🇨🇦🇨🇦. Also congratulations on your expanding audience. I see you’re at 120k. Lots of fans.

[@debbieanne860]

45 years ago, the caramel bag was probably a full pound. I remember the first time I bought sugar that was 4 pounds instead of 5 pounds. Totally threw me and afterward, it seemed like most products followed suit. I love pecan turtles and these look delicious! Thank you for sharing!

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

Another yummy treat! Thank you Melissa & Tom! 😊

[@tamararidgeway8211]

Thanks for sharing they freeze nicely❤

[@SalLeeHolland]

This just popped up for 2024 with the new ones. You make the turtle feet like I do! Thanks for the tip on the caramel.

[@debbiechaney6607]

My goodness you both outdid yourselves today. The candy turtles look amazing and the recipe seemed quite easy and doable. I never would have tried to make them before but now I just can't wait to give them a try. It's a bit early but may I wish you a very Merry Christmas. Have enjoyed your channel so much and always recommend it to all my family and friends. Love from Debbie and Dexter-Dog my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California.❤❤

[@wendidecker4258]

Those look scrumptious 😋 I'm definitely going to make them. Thank you Tom & Melissa. ❤

[@debrarobinson615]

This was my Mom's most favorite candy!! She passed years ago. This brings me so much joy!! Now I can make them for my daughter and grandchildren. Passing down a legacy!!😊 Thankyou so much! Love your videos!! Have a blessed day!!❤

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome! We love that this made a sweet connection to a wonderful memory for you. And this is definitely an easy one to get kids helping you in the kitchen. Have a very Merry Christmas!

[@PretirementDays]

I love these! Great job!

[@monarae4881]

My husband has been so inspired to cook and bake, with your KZbin videos. He made these treats at Christmas for all our family and friends.

[@rosalindbowerman8109]

You two are so precious. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes. God bless you two.🕊️🙏🙌😇💞

[@palady1486]

I'm a new subscriber and I love this series of the 12 days of Christmas. I am already making out my shopping list from the first 2 days! Thank you.

[@misschris3426]

I made these tonight and it was very easy as you said. I normally make my own caramel, but decided to go easy this year!! I did have to warm the caramel a couple of times, but I made more Turtles as well. I bought two bags and counted them and had 39 caramels per bag!! So they’ve gone down one less caramel now!! Thanks for sharing your recipe!!

[@anonymous78546]

I love this recipe because it's no bake. Thank you for sharing. I'm enjoying this series. Merry Christmas to you and your family. ❤🎄

[@janicegreen5666]

You have such yummy looking goodies I love your videos you make it look so easy by explaining everything and you dont hurry up the instructions thank you for that. still plan on making your pecan tassies for Christmas 🎄 now will have to add this one as well😊 I ❤ chocolate this recipe will definitely be a winner for me.

[@samanthaknudson3084]

I love the caramels with apple slices (In addition to in turtles☺). You are certainly right that the caramels are HARD to unwrap! But they are so worth it. 😋

[@GregPrince-io1cb]

Loving your 12 days of Christmas series!!

[@camibarritt1200]

Loving y'alls 12 days of treats!! This looks as delicious as the peanut butter balls! Can't wait for the next 10 days! Thanks so much!!

[@DebbieByrd-f7j]

Oh My Tom, You are so entertaining and as much as I love watching you make your recipes, the anticipation of the end and your excitement to taste test makes it all worthwhile. The turtles have now been added to my baking for the holidays. You have started a frenzy with this wonderful series and I thank you for it. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@barbaramcelfresh2185]

Your videos are yummy, You and your wife are a dynamic duo. Merry Christmas.from Barbara from West Virginia.❤❤

[@sandrawoody1823]

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[@cherylallison4166]

You look so cute when you tasted the delicious looking turtle! LOL😊

[@janeray3432]

I remember my grandmother making these when I was a child. Your video brought the memories out. Thanks for sharing and please keep it up. 😊❤️

[@LucyIson]

I love watching you I’m from whitesburg my in letcher co

[@shellylyndsley394]

Thank you so much for sharing these recipes with all of us, it’s such a wonderful opportunity to visit with great folks such as yourselves and learn a new recipe too!

[@jackiecordell9210]

Thank y’all for all y’all do.

[@lindab2144]

These are my favorite candy. You're making me drool here. Thanks for sharing.

[@brendaschenck859]

I absolutely love these❤ I appreciate you telling your experience using the caramel bits (cause I use them but they can be a pain to keep melted) these are added to my “Christmas food files.

[@Robin-kc1vh]

Yumm..love those chocolate covered turtles. Thank for sharing. 💜😇

[@mommom6637]

Thank you, They Look Great.... Now I can't wait to see what's next ❣️🎉😊

[@robertasolomon7052]

I think. IT. Cute when. You. Talk. About. The. Little. Turtle. Leg. God. Bless❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@monermccarthy7198]

Your family is very lucky to have making these candies for them.

[@N.J.FamilyBlogger]

Mashallah wonderful racipe sharing my brother 😊 i like this stay connected ❤❤

[@ja_Iam]

They came out beautifully!!! My goodness. Trifecta 🤩🎄❤️

[@nene-hr4kz]

Oh My Goodnesses Tom I Love turtles I have never seen this but I love it I can't wait to make Them Melissa Thank You for helping Him out Cause we could never see it if it wasn't for You God Bless You Both 🤗❤️ Thank You ❤️ Love You Both 🤗❤️😚😚

[@Margarita-f3x]

Beautiful Art they really look like turtles 🐢 thank you for your time . This Art will be in my List 😮❤

[@joy4JESUS365]

This is my very FIRST time watching a video of yours and I loved sitting at your table!!❤God bless you and your wife for putting smiles on so many faces and in so many tummies!!!😅

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much! We appreciate that you are sitting at our table and we hope you enjoy many of our recipes. Merry Christmas!

[@alainacallahan5030]

I bet you guys were great teachers because you are great recipe instructors.

[@J3B24]

Wow, those turtles look deeeelicious! It really is a pleasure to watch your videos. I am looking forward to the next 10 days. Have a great night.

[@candacekraut5050]

Great job!!! When I make these or other chocolate covered homemade goodies I use my smaller crockpots and it keeps the chocolate, caramel, etc just perfect temperature!! I make loads of Christmas goodies!!!

[@carolkranawetter4044]

Easier yet ... "ROLO PRETZEL TURTLES" Only 3 ingredients ... • small pretzels • Rolo candy (unwrapped) • half pecans (can roast first) 1. Preheat oven 200° 2. Arrange small pretzels / small square pretzels on a lined cookie sheet. 3. Top each pretzel with a Rolo candy. 4. Bake 3-5 minutes until Rolo starts to soften (🚫 melt chocolate completely). 5. Remove from oven ... top each with a pecan half - gently press down. 6. Cool ... store in an air tight container. This treat is so easy to make ... anyone can do it ... and you can make so many in a very short time.

[@janetrogers8839]

I want to make these. Yum yum. Our church is selling pecans as fund raiser. What a great way to present them!

[@debbiezombro2839]

How fun! Great idea for 12 days of Christmas!!❤❤❤😊

[@GmaAlice]

Im impressed with how easy it seems to make your turtles compared to the one time i tried making them. Ill be making some using your recipe for gift giving this Christmas. Thank you for a much easier recipe, and video showing step by step, making a family favorite sweet treat thats homemade this year!

[@gerristory4440]

Thank you from Harrodsburg, KY ❣️

[@janisrutt8461]

I tried this recipe. Couldn't find plain pecans. But used glazed pecans. Was delicious. Husband even loved them.

[@AZCanner]

This is a great channel. Keep up all your great works. A great idea would be to have the grandchildren follow alongside you while making your recipes. Just pause as we go along with your videos. That looked so good when you bit into it, I wish I had one.😮

[@sharont3406]

Looks delicious. Don't know what could be better than turtles!

[@candycec908]

These look so delicious and fun to make. I think that I will lightly toast my pecan halves (for an added crunch), let them cool, and then proceed with your recipe. Thanks for sharing!

[@joypayne5534]

It’s looking good 👍 awesome job done delicious turtles candy. I love dark chocolate.😊

[@bettystackpole3106]

I’ve just made these for Thanksgiving 2024…. very good.

[@barbarakramer5767]

I use caramels in another recipe and have found putting the caramels in the freezer before unwrapping, seems to make it easier. Your method and recipe sound super easy

[@carolynpurser7469]

Love anything with a caramel and chocolate combo. These look yummy!

[@bowed305]

Love turtle candy!

[@tammeebuchanan5934]

You make everything look so easy! Love watching you and your lovely wife! She has no reason to be camera shy! I made your sloppy Joe recipe and it was delicious, and I also made the lemon bread, and it was outstanding! can’t wait to make these and the peanut butter snowballs!

[@sallydunbar1683]

Oh boy, those look so easy and more importantly, so delicious! Great idea to give some to the firemen & mail person! Adding Kraft caramels to my shopping list! Merry Christmas!

[@lesliephillips2235]

i remember my mom used to make Christmas candy. I sure brings back good memories. Thank you!

[@pjaneheil]

I REALLY need to make these, I love the way YOU set the pecans in a X As opposed to a clump of pecans, 🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄to you & Melissa, you are truly Blessed🙏🙏🙏

[@lindalapre6357]

Thank you for sharing and you do it with lots of love ❤️

[@JolovesDecor]

These look wonderful. I grew up on Libs turtles, and their Easter eggs we sliced. Since I’m not in Indiana atm, but moving home by January…these look like a fabulous alternative. Yummy!!!! I’m over here watching at 10:37 pm salivating. lol 🙇🏻‍♀️😂

[@dorian5689]

Love you both God bless 💙❤️

[@janbond8460]

Wow! Nothing fattening about these. ❤❤❤

[@deborahb2lil2latemashburn]

Turtles are my favorite candy, yum♥

[@comesitatmytable9044]

They are a great candy and so easy to make, really. They are kid friendly if you have any little ones who'd like to join you in the kitchen. That's a great way to make good holiday memories! Merry Christmas!

[@annamolly1906]

These look amazing! Mine are firming up in the fridge atm. Thank you for a great recipe!

[@crissytate4933]

Love turtle candies looks better than store bought love your Chanel ty for sharing God bless 🙏❤️🙏

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much for the kind words. We really do appreciate it. Have a very Merry Christmas.

[@lynnbehrends]

I have so enjoyed your recipes. You are SO thorough and your voice is calming. I have not see all of them but plan on it. Thank you very much!