Candy Turtles

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. 2
   Melt caramels with the heavy cream over hot water in a double boiler.
3. 3
   Let cool about 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Arrange pecan halves in groups of three on the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5
   (One pecan half for the head of the turtle and two for the legs.
6. 6
   ).
7. 7
   Spoon melted caramel over the nuts, leaving the tips of the nuts showing.
8. 8
   Let stand at least 30 minutes to set.
9. 9
   Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
10. 10
    Remove from heat and stir until smooth.
11. 11
    Cool.
12. 12
    Spread the chocolate over the caramel - don't cover the tips of the pecans.
13. 13
    Allow to set.