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This is all-microwave, all-delicious. The longest part of the recipe is the refrigeration for 45 minutes to firm up the chocolate.

Makes: 2 1/2 dozen. Prep: 15 minutes. Microwave: caramel for 45 seconds; chocolate for 1 minute.

30 munch-size (1 1/2-inch) chocolate-chip s or other munch-size s
1 package (9 ounces) soft and chewy caramels, unwrapped
4 teaspoons water
120 pecan halves (about 2 cups)
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
1/4 cup chopped pecans


1. Cover 2 baking sheets with waxed paper; coat with cooking s. Place s on paper.

2. Combine caramels and water in large microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Microwave, uncovered, on high power for 30 seconds. Stir to mix. Microwave for 15 seconds.

3. Top s with caramel mixture, using 1/2 teaspoon for each. Stick 4 pecan halves into caramel mixture on each to resemble turtle feet.

4. Place chocolate in clean microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power for about 1 minute or until melted. Stir until smooth. Spoon chocolate over pecans, using 1 teaspoon for each . Sprinkle some chopped pecans over soft chocolate. Refrigerate at least 45 minutes to set chocolate.

Nutrient Value Per Turtle: 141 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated), 2 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 47 mg sodium, 1 mg cholesterol.