CARAMEL SNAPPERS

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Provided by Viola Melton

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 4

45 pecans, halved
28 vanilla caramels
2 tsp water
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Toast pecan halves by spreading in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
  • 2. Toast in 350 oven about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Line a baking sheet with foil; butter foil.
  • 4. On the prepared baking sheet arrange the pecan halves in groups of three, placing flat side of pecans down; set aside.
  • 5. In a heavy 1 quart saucepan combine caramels and water.
  • 6. Cook over low heat; stir constantly until caramels are melted and smooth.
  • 7. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • 8. Drop about 1 teaspoon caramel mixture onto each group of pecans.
  • 9. Let stand about 20 minutes or until caramel is firm.
  • 10. In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • 11. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • 12. With a narrow metal spatula spread a small amount of chocolate over top of each caramel center.
  • 13. Let stand until firm; remove candy from baking sheet.
  • 14. Store tightly covered.

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