Caramel Pecans Recipe

Toast pecan halves by spreading in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Toast in 350F oven about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Line a baking sheet with foil; butter foil. On the prepared baking sheet arrange the pecan halves in groups of three, placing flat side of pecans down; set aside.

In a heavy 1 quart saucepan combine caramels and water. Cook over low heat; stir constantly until caramels are melted and smooth. Remove saucepan from heat. Drop about 1 teaspoon caramel mixture onto each group of pecans. Let stand about 20 minutes or until caramel is firm.

In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove saucepan from heat. Carefully pread a small amount of chocolate over top of each caramel center. Let stand until firm; remove candy from baking sheet. Store tightly covered.