Chocolate Covered Bugs

Directions

1. 1
   Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Cut licorice into tiny pieces.
2. 2
   Flatten each caramel into a small oval.
3. 3
   Press pieces of licorice onto the edges of 12 out of the 24 flattened caramels.
4. 4
   Top each caramel with a second caramel and press edges to seal. Put on prepared baking sheet.
5. 5
   Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
6. 6
   Microwave on high for 1 minute.
7. 7
   Stir and then microwave on high another minute longer.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and stir until melted.
9. 9
   Spoon melted chocolate over each candy.
10. 10
    Decorate with nuts and use the cinnamon candies for the eyes.