Millionaires - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels
1 1/2 Tbsp. milk
2 c. coarsely chopped pecans
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Remove chocolate caramels from package and save for another use.
Unwrap remaining caramels and place in 2-quart casserole. Microwave on High for 1 to 1 1/4 minutes.
Stir well.
Add milk to caramels and microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
Stir mixture until smooth; add pecans, mixing well. Drop by teaspoonful onto buttered waxed paper.
Cool, cover and chill.
Combine chocolate chips and shortening in 4 cup glass measure.
Microwave 3 to 4 minutes.
Dip caramel centers into chocolate and return to waxed paper.
Chill and store in refrigerator.