Sunday, January 30, 2011

Turtle Caramel Nut Clusters

½ LB. Soft Caramels                                           
1 cup Pecan Halves
2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream                                
4 Squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate

·        Melt caramels and cream together over hot water (double boiler).
·        Cool about 10 minutes.
·        Place pecan halves on waxed paper in-groups of 3.
·        Spread caramel over pecans and let set approximately ½ hour or until caramel is set.
·        Melt Chocolate over hot water till melted.
·        Cool to lukewarm.
·        Spread cooled chocolate over caramels, but do not cover tips of pecans. Makes approximately 2 dozen.