Chocolate Billionaires

Candy can make a wonderful gift for that hard to buy for person, or as an addition to gifts you may have crafted or purchased. Family and friends love homemade treats!

Ingredients:
1 14-ounce package caramels
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup coursely crushed crisp rice cereal
1 tablespoon shortening
2 cups semi sweet or milk chocolate chips

Directions:
In top of double boiler over low heat, melt caramels with water. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and cereal.

Drop by rounded teaspoons onto lightly greased waxed paper. Chill until firm. Melt Chocolate chips and shortening in the double boiler or heavy saucepan and dip candies until coated.

Place on wax paper and chill until set. Store in airtight container.

Makes about 4 dozen candies

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Recipe submitted by: Brenda Hyde - OldFashionedHolidays.com http://OldFashionedHolidays.com