Homemade Turtles

Seriously - I would be in trouble if these were in the house. Perhaps the best idea is to bake and then immediately wrap and/or give away. These sound delicious!!! Enjoy! (from northpole.com)

Homemade Turtles

• 1 package (14 ounce) caramels
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 package (6 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (1 inch) square paraffin wax (*I would omit this, personally!)

1. Place caramels, milk and butter in 1-quart bowl. heat in microwave for 4 to 5 minutes or until caramels are melted.
2. Arrange pecan halves in groups of 3 on buttered sheet(s).
3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of warm caramel mixture over each group of pecans.
4. Refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes.
5. Place chocolate chips and paraffin in 2 cup bowl.
6. Heat in microwave fro 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 on medium temperature or until melted.
7. Spoon enough chocolate to cover each pecan.
8. Allow to cool. ENJOY!