Turtle Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels
1 Tbsp. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. pretzel rods
8 oz. German sweet chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate
1 c. finely chopped pecans

Preparation

In a double boiler, melt caramels in water.
Dip half of each pretzel into the hot caramel.
Place on a greased sheet of foil to cool.
In a saucepan, melt chocolate and shortening over low heat. Dip caramel-coated end of pretzels into the chocolate; sprinkle with nuts.
Return to foil.
Yield:
About 2 1/2 dozen.