Rogene's Fabulous Caramel Clusters

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) package caramels (48)
• 1/4 cup water
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal, squares bite-size
• 2 cups pecan halves (or favorite nut)

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 300 degress.
• 2 melt caramels with water in 2-3 quart saucepan on low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
• 3 add cereal and pecans; mix lightly until well coated. spread into greased 15x10 pan.
• 4 bake 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. turn out onto greased wax paper. cool thoroughly, then break apart.
• 5 microwave tip - microwave caramels and water in large bowl on high for 2-3 minutes or until smooth, stirring until smooth.
• 6 variation: add 1/2 cup semi-sweet real chocolate chips to cooled mixture, mix lightly.