Fabulous Caramel Clusters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) pkg. Kraft caramels (48)
1/4 c. water
6 c. bite size crispy rice cereal squares
2 c. pecan halves or your favorite nuts

Preparation

Heat oven to 300\u00b0.
Melt caramels with water in 2 1/2 to 3 -quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
Add cereal and pecans.
Mix lightly until well coated. Spread into greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.
Bake for 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes.
Turn out onto greased wax paper.
Cool thoroughly.
Break apart.
Makes about 10 cups.