Chocolate Billionaires - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels
3 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans
1 c. coarsely crushed crisp rice cereal
2 c. milk chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. vegetable shortening

Preparation

Microwave caramels and water in 2-quart glass measure on 100% power for 3 minutes, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes.
Stir well; mix in pecans and cereal.
Drop mixture by teaspoonful onto greased waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
Insert a toothpick in center of each candy; chill until firm.
Microwave chocolate chips in 1-quart glass measure on 100% power for 2 minutes.
Stir in vegetable shortening.
Dip candies into chocolate.
Place onto waxed paper.
Chill.
Store in an airtight container.
Makes 4 dozen candies.