caramel snappers

How To Make caramel snappers

• 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

  Line a baking sheet with foil; butter foil.
• 4

  On the prepared baking sheet arrange the pecan halves in groups of three, placing flat side of pecans down; set aside.
• 5

  In a heavy 1 quart saucepan combine caramels and water.
• 6

  Cook over low heat; stir constantly until caramels are melted and smooth.
• 7

  Remove saucepan from heat.
• 8

  Drop about 1 teaspoon caramel mixture onto each group of pecans.
• 9

  Let stand about 20 minutes or until caramel is firm.
• 10

  In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
• 11

  Remove saucepan from heat.
• 12

  With a narrow metal spatula spread a small amount of chocolate over top of each caramel center.
• 13

  Let stand until firm; remove candy from baking sheet.
• 14

  Store tightly covered.
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