Chocolate Billionaires

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons water
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup crisp rice cereal
3 cups milk chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; grease the paper and set
aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the caramels and water;
cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in pecans and cereal
until coated. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared pans. Refrigerate
for 10 minutes or until firm. Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and
shortening; stir until smooth. Dip candy into chocolate, coating all

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Chocolate Billionaires cont.

sides; place on prepared pans. Refrigerate until set. Store in an
airtight container.

Yield: about 2 pounds.

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