CARAMEL SNAPPERS

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.