Turtle Fudge

Caramels, chocolate, and marshmallow and pecan halves give this fudge a turtle candy flavor.

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes

3 cups sugar
3/4 cup margarine
1 small can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
30 caramels, cut in quarters
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk; bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling, stirring constantly, over medium heat until candy thermometer reaches 234°, or to soft ball stage. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; stir until melted. Add remaining ingredients; beating until well blended. Pour into greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Cool to room temperature and cut into squares.

*To Test for Soft Ball Stage
A small amount of syrup dropped into chilled water forms a ball, but is soft enough to flatten when picked up with fingers (234° to 240°).