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Caramel Snappers

Source of Recipe


From "Better Homes and Gardens Candy"






List of Ingredients



• 90 pecan halves (about 1-1/2 cups), toasted
  
• 1/2 of a 14-oz. pkg. (about 25) vanilla caramels
  
• 1 Tbsp water
  
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces, melted
  






Instructions



1. Line a baking sheet with foil. Butter foil. On prepared baking sheet, arrange pecans in groups of three, placing flat side of pecan halves down; set baking sheet aside.
   
   
2. In a heavy 1-quart saucepan, combine caramels and water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted and smooth.
   
   
3. Remove saucepan from heat. Drop about 1 teaspoon melted caramel mixture onto each group of pecans. Let stand about 20 minutes, or until caramel mixture is firm.
   
   
4. With a narrow metal spatula, spread a small amount of the melted chocolate over top of each caramel center. Let stand until firm. When firm, remove candy from baking sheet.
   
   Store tightly covered.
   
   Makes 30 pieces.