1/2 Cup Chocolate

Directions:

1. Toast pecan halves by spreading in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.

2. Toast in 350 oven about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Linea baking sheet with foil; butter foil. On the prepared baking sheet arrange the pecan halves in groups of three, placing flat side of pecans down; set aside.

4. In a heavy 1 quart saucepan combine caramels and water.

5. Cook over low heat; stir constantly till caramels are melted and smooth.

6. Remove saucepan from heat. Drop about 1 teaspoon caramel mixture onto each group of pecans.

7. Let stand about 20 minutes or til caramel is firm.

8. In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly, til chocolate is melted and smooth.

9. Remove saucepan from heat. With a narrow metal spatula spread a small amount of chocolate over top of each caramel center.

10. Let stand until firm; remove candy from baking sheet.

11. Store tightly covered. Source: Brach's candy.