Almond Turtles

Almond Turtles

Ingredients

  1. 1-7oz box Odense Marzipan
  2. 64 whole almonds
  3. 1-14 oz package caramels (unwrapped)
  4. 1-4 oz bar semi-sweet chocolate (chopped fine)
Print Recipe
These delicious caramel turtles take some effort to make, but they’re worth every second!

Time

55 minutes to assemble
30 minutes to chill
Total time: 1 hour and 25 minutes

Yield

16 candies

Directions

  1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment or foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Cut Marzipan into 16 equal pieces and roll into balls.
  3. Press 2 almonds on one side and 2 almonds on other side of marzipan ball. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining 15 balls.
  4. Microwave caramels according to package directions until melted. Cool slightly and with a spoon, cover marzipan with caramel.
  5. Melt chocolate in microwave or in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Spoon melted chocolate over caramel layer.
  6. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to set turtles. Serve slightly chilled.
  7. Store candies in an airtight container, between layers of wax paper.

Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54

 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81

 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

PRODUCT OF DENMARK
121817