Nutty Chocolate Bear Paws

Directions

1. 1
   Stir 3/4 cup of the peanuts into melted chocolate.
2. 2
   Drop level tablespoonfuls of chocolate onto wax paper-covered baking sheet, spreading slightly to form oval shapes.
3. 3
   Refrigerate 15 min.
4. 4
   or until chocolate is firm.
5. 5
   Separate remaining peanuts into halves; set aside.
6. 6
   Place caramels and water in small microwaveable bowl.
7. 7
   Microwave on HIGH 45 sec.
8. 8
   Stir until caramels are completely melted.
9. 9
   Spoon 1 level teaspoon melted caramel over each candy; immediately place four peanut halves into caramel at one end of each candy to resemble claws.
10. 10
    Refrigerate 15 min.
11. 11
    or until caramel is firm.
12. 12
    Store tightly covered in refrigerator.